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Study of Tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum)waste to produce biodiesel by conjugated processes

, 2023
Abstract Transforming waste material into a value-added product has been a challenge in several aspects, legal, academic, economic, and environmental. Tucumã is a fruit widely consumed by the people of the Amazon region, offering this alternative for using the waste generated by it is to provide a source of income for tucumã producers in the ...
HELVIA NANCY FUZER LIRA, Marcelo Henrique Albuquerque Portela, Sérgio Duvoisin Júnior, Flavio Mattos Ribeiro Neto, Sheyla Rejane Beltrão de Queiroz, Sandro Luiz Barbosa dos Santos   +5 more
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Vanishing Treasures: Climate Change Steals Amazonian Coastal Livelihoods—A Cry from the Frontlines of Marajó Island

Climate Resilience and Sustainability, Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2026.
In our study, we demonstrate how climate change is degrading fisheries and forest resources in Marajó Island's coastal communities, where we found younger residents and urban‐proximate groups express the strongest concerns. We document how warming temperatures and erratic rainfall are threatening traditional livelihoods, food security, and cultural ...
Davison M. S. Assis, Thyago G. Miranda, Ana C. C. Tavares‐Martins, Bruno S. Godoy   +3 more
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Investigation of the physicochemical, bioactive properties and antioxidant potential of seeds of native fruits from Brazil: a study on the tucumã (Astrocaryum vulgare), bacupari (Garcinia gardneriana) and pupunha (Bactris gasipaes)

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
The seeds of bacupari, tucumã, and peach palm fruits have distinct characteristics that significantly influence their industrial applications and nutritional value.
LARISSA S. GUALBERTO, ANDRÉIA IBIAPINA, BIANCA B. DIAS, BÁRBARA C.B. DE FREITAS, ANTÔNIO A. DE MELO FILHO, RÔMULO A. MORAIS, GLÊNDARA A.S. MARTINS   +6 more
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Minor components in oils obtained from Amazonian palm fruits

Grasas y Aceites, 2013
This study deals with the characterization of minor compounds in oils obtained from the mesocarp of fruits of the main palm species from the State of Amapá, Brazil, i.e.
M. F.G. Santos, R. E. Alves, M. V. Ruíz-Méndez   +2 more
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Potential Intensification and Refinement Strategies for Harnessing the Bioactive Compounds From Underutilized Fruits: A Comprehensive Review

International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The rising consumer demand, paradigm shift in lifestyle, and changing preferences driven by enhanced understanding the connections between food and health have influenced the generation toward plant‐based foods. Underutilized fruits are recognized as the future smart foods, the reservoirs of nutrients, and bioactive compounds with wide therapeutic ...
Snehal Gaikwad, Prerana Shere, Anant Kulkarni, Giorgia Spigno   +3 more
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Aspectos nutritivos de alguns frutos da Amazonia () [PDF]

Acta Amazonica, 1980
Resumo As frutas amazônicas, tucumã, açaí, buriti, pupunha, piquiá, mari, caiaué, patauá, uxi, sapota, sorva e abricó foram analisados quanto aos níveis de proteína, gordura, fibra, carboidratos, energia, caroteno e zinco.
Jaime Paiva Lopes Aguiar, Helyde Albuquerque Marinho, Yolanda Silva Rebêlo, Roger Shrimpton   +3 more
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Manufactured composition of Tucumã (Astrocaryum Aculeatum) endocarbus with thermoplastic polymer

, 2017
Cite as: AC Kieling, GP Santana. "Manufactured composition of Tucumã (Astrocaryum Aculeatum) endocarbus with thermoplastic polymer". In: Scientia Amazonia, Vol. 6, nº 3, 2017, pp. 24-30.
AC Kieling, GP Santana
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Influence of Optimized Microwave Treatment on the Nutritional Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Tucumã (Astrocaryum aculeatum) Nectar

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The tucumã‐do‐Amazonas (Astrocaryum aculeatum) is a fruit that is native to the Amazon region and known for its high content of β‐carotene, phenolic compounds, and unsaturated fatty acids, making it a promising candidate for the development of functional products. However, conventional thermal methods can degrade heat‐sensitive compounds.
Sara de Souza Comapa, Bruna Ribeiro de Lima, Sigrid Nara Ruiz, Jaime Paiva Lopes Aguiar, Francisca das Chagas do Amaral Souza, Monique Strieder   +5 more
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Carotenoid composition in oils obtained from palm fruits from the Brazilian Amazon

Grasas y Aceites, 2015
The oils obtained from native palm fruits are considered new sources of high added value phytochemicals, making it necessary to know the composition of the less studied species in order to evaluate their economic potential. The objective of this study is
M. F.G. Santos, R. E. Alves, M. Roca
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Substrate disinfection methods on the production and nutritional composition of a wild oyster mushroom from the Amazon

Ciência e Agrotecnologia, 2021
One of the most expensive steps in mushroom production is the disinfection of the substrate. This study aimed to evaluate different methods of disinfecting various substrates used in the cultivation of Pleurotus ostreatus from the Amazon. P.
Lorena Vieira Bentolila de Aguiar, Ceci Sales-Campos, Paula Romenya dos Santos Gouvêa, Bazilio Frasco Vianez, Eustáquio Souza Dias, Larissa Ramos Chevreuil   +5 more
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