Effects of Astrocaryum aculeatum Meyer (Tucumã) on Diet-Induced Dyslipidemic Rats [PDF]
An in vivo study was conducted to assess the effects of the consumption of Astrocaryum aculeatum Amazon Meyer (tucumã) in the treatment of diet-induced dyslipidemia in sedentary and exercised Wistar rats. With an average weight of 350 grams, 40 male rats
Geórgia Craveiro Holanda Malveira Maia +11 more
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Natural Populations of Astrocaryum aculeatum Meyer in Amazonia: Genetic Diversity and Conservation [PDF]
Astrocaryum aculeatum, a palm tree incipiently domesticated from upland ecosystems in the Brazilian Amazon, is especially adapted to anthropized areas. The pulp of the fruit, obtained by extractivism, is consumed fresh by the Amazonian population.
Santiago Linorio Ferreyra Ramos +9 more
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Astrocaryum aculeatum Mart. Moreover, Astrocaryum acaule Mart. are palm trees with ecological and extractive importance in the Amazon. These are hearty species that have been associated with archaeological sites and thrive in the presence of humans in ...
Adriel Lira Cordeiro +9 more
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Extração, embebição e germinação de sementes de tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) Extraction, imbibition and germination of Astrocaryum aculeatum seeds [PDF]
A pesquisa teve como objetivo avaliar a influência da extração e da embebição das sementes sobre a germinação de tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum Meyer, Arecaceae).
Sidney Alberto do Nascimento Ferreira +1 more
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Astrocaryum aculeatum (tucumã) é uma palmeira amazônica, cuja polpa dos frutos, rica em vitamina A, pode ser consumida ao natural ou na forma de sorvete, suco, licor e doce.
Daniel Felipe de Oliveira Gentil +1 more
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Emergência de plântulas de tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) em função da posição de semeadura Emergency of tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) seedling in function of the sowing position [PDF]
O trabalho avaliou a influência da posição da semente no substrato sobre a emergência de plântulas de tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum). Após extração e embebição, as sementes foram semeadas obedecendo as seguintes posições: a) 0º - poro germinativo voltado
Maria Elizabeth de Assis Elias +2 more
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Drying kinetic of tucum fruits (Astrocaryum aculeatum Meyer): physicochemical and functional properties characterization. [PDF]
The aim of the present study was to assess the drying kinetic of tucum fruits (epicarp and mesocarp) Astrocaryum aculeatum Meyer at three different temperatures (50, 60, and 70 °C). The physicochemical characterization, water activity, moisture content, including β-carotene and vitamin C content in-natura and dried fruits were analyzed.
Silva MB +6 more
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Amazonian palm tree fruits: From nutritional value to diversity of new food products [PDF]
The 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 +7 more
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Biotechnological Utilization of Amazonian Fruit: Development of Active Nanocomposites from Bacterial Cellulose and Silver Nanoparticles Based on Astrocaryum aculeatum (Tucumã) Extract [PDF]
Background/Objectives: The rise of bacterial resistance and the search for alternative, biocompatible antimicrobial materials have driven interest in natural-based nanocomposites.
Sidney S. dos Santos +7 more
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O artigo traz o resultado da pesquisa sobre os canais de comercialização do tucumã, produto do extrativismo e que expressa um aspecto da cultura alimentar dos amazonenses. A pesquisa foi realizada em três comunidades (São Francisco do Mainã, Jatuarana e
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