Sources of Carotenoids in Amazonian Fruits [PDF]
MoleculesEpidemiological studies have shown that a diet rich in bioactive components significantly reduces cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality. In this sense, there is a need for meta-analytical research that confirms this phenomenon and increases ...
Orquídea Santos +1 more
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Predominance of Lactobacillus plantarum Strains in Peruvian Amazonian Fruits [PDF]
Polish Journal of Microbiology, 2019 Abstract The objective of this research was the identification and characterization of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Peruvian Amazonian fruits. Thirty-seven isolates were obtained from diverse Amazonian fruits. Molecular characterization of the isolates was performed by ARDRA, 16S-23S ITS RFLP and rep-PCR using GTG5 primers ...
JOHANNA SÁNCHEZ +3 more
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Development of flavored kombuchas with Amazonian fruits: bioactive compounds evaluation and antioxidant capacity [PDF]
Anais Da Academia Brasileira De CienciasUsing Amazonian fruits to flavor kombuchas is a promising proposal, as it adds nutritional value to the drink. This work sought to develop kombucha flavored with Amazonian fruits and evaluate the bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of the ...
Lucas Silva
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Amazonian palm tree fruits: From nutritional value to diversity of new food products
HeliyonThe rapid growth of the world population has increased the demand for new food sources, constituting a major challenge concerning the maximum use of existing food resources.
Isabelly Silva Amorim +2 more
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Metabolite Profiling by UPLC-MSE, NMR, and Antioxidant Properties of Amazonian Fruits: Mamey Apple (Mammea Americana), Camapu (Physalis Angulata), and Uxi (Endopleura Uchi) [PDF]
Molecules, 2020 The metabolite profiling associated with the antioxidant potential of Amazonian fruits represents an important step to the bioactive compound′s characterization due to the large biodiversity in this region.
Larissa Gabrielly Barbosa Lima +9 more
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Heliyon, 2023 The Amazon rainforest encompasses one of the largest biodiversities of the world and is home to a wide variety of food and therapeutic plants. Due to the diversity of components, the fruits of the Amazon biome possess essential physicochemical ...
Edson Pablo Silva +2 more
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Seed dispersal by macaws shapes the landscape of an Amazonian ecosystem [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2017 Seed dispersal is one of the most studied plant–animal mutualisms. It has been proposed that the dispersal of many large-seeded plants from Neotropical forests was primarily conducted by extinct megafauna, and currently by livestock.
Adrián Baños-Villalba +5 more
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Flavonoid and Phenolic Quantification from Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart and Euterpe precatoria Mart), Mirití (Mauritia flexuosa L.), and Cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum (Wild. Ex Spreng.) Schum) from Vaupés, Colombia, Using LC-QqQ-MS [PDF]
PlantsAmazonian fruits are valued for their rich phytochemical composition, yet limited data exist for species in Colombia. This study aimed to characterize the flavonoid and phenolic acid profiles of Euterpe olereacea and Euterpe precatoria (açaí), Mauritia ...
Manuel Salvador Rodríguez +6 more
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Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant, and Anti-Proliferative Activities Against Human Colorectal Cancer Cells of Amazonian Fruits Copoazú (Theobroma grandiflorum) and Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) [PDF]
MoleculesAmazonian fruits are a source of bioactive compounds, among which phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and carotenes stand out. These compounds play a crucial role in restoring oxidative balance, consequently reducing the proliferation of cancer cells ...
Sebastián Saldarriaga +5 more
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Amazonian fruits with potential effects on COVID‐19 by inflammaging modulation: A narrative review [PDF]
Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2022 Maria Fernanda Manica- Cattani
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