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ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Artigo original
Abstract: Insects have attracted much attention as a novel food source because of their environmental and nutritional advantages. In Latin America,...
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Abstract: Insects have attracted much attention as a novel food source because of their environmental and nutritional advantages. In Latin America, some traditional groups consume insects; but the urban areas of Brazil resist adopting insects as food, like most Western countries. Thus, this study investigated the social representation of edible insects to understand the barrier behind this avoidance and to identify their segmentation in the Brazilian population. Seven hundred and eighty individuals were interviewed in all the Brazilian regions. The interview was composed of a word association task, a risk perception evaluation and two open-ended questions about the subject. According to the structural approach of social representation, Disgust was the primary association with edible insects. Three segments of consumers were identified using the risk perception of eating insects. The first segment, composed mainly of young men with higher educational levels, had the lowest risk perception, and the most positive attitude about entomophagy, their associations were also positive, such as Acceptance and Sustainability; the second had average risk perception and neutral attitude towards edible insects, with neutral and positive associations (e.g., Flavor and Culture); and the third, formed mostly by older women with lower educational level, presented the highest risk perception and the most negative attitude, and exhibited negative associations (Disgust, and Fear). The insect consumption in Brazil would be favored by using species of crickets, grasshoppers, ants, and their fried and roasted styles of preparations. Also, participants would eat insects mainly because of survival and curiosity
(Liquid + liquid) equilibrium of systems involved in the stepwise ethanolysis of vegetable oils
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Equilíbrio líquido-líquido
Abstract: Current concerns about adverse impacts to the environment and human health have encouraged the research and development of renewable fuels,...
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Abstract: Current concerns about adverse impacts to the environment and human health have encouraged the research and development of renewable fuels, such as biodiesel. The transesterification reaction is a three-stage reaction, which produces two intermediate products (diacylglycerols and monoacylglycerols). Accurate and proper knowledge of the phase equilibrium behaviour during the transesterification process is crucial for a better understanding of the reaction pathway, for the optimisation of reactors and the separation of the products. Thus, in order to thoroughly understand the entire transesterification system for biodiesel production, which consists of six different kinds of components, this study reports experimental results and the thermodynamic modelling of the (liquid + liquid) equilibrium (LLE) of two systems composed by {vegetable oils (sunflower or high oleic sunflower oils) + monoacylglycerols + diacylglycerols (+ethyl esters + fatty acids) + ethanol} at T = (303.15 and 318.15) K, at atmospheric pressure. The LLE experimental values were used to estimate NRTL parameters and to evaluate the UNIFAC model, using its original version with two different set of parameters. Results showed that, due to differences in the number of polar groups, mono- and diacylglycerols behave in opposite ways regarding phase distribution. Experimental data were well correlated using NRTL, in which the maximum deviation value was 0.434%. As for UNIFAC, the model predicted the experimental data with deviations varying within the range of (1.80 to 9.24)%
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Biodiesel
Current concerns regarding the environmental and economic sustainability of petroleum-based transportation fuels, including jet fuel, are driving...
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Current concerns regarding the environmental and economic sustainability of petroleum-based transportation fuels, including jet fuel, are driving interest into alternative fuels. To study the feasibility of using biodiesel in aviation engines, a deeper knowledge on solid-liquid equilibrium (SLE) of biodiesel/jet fuel blends is required. This work presents SLE data of binary mixtures containing p-xylene, a representative compound of aviation fuel, and fatty esters present in ethylic biodiesel. Experimental data were obtained through differential scanning calorimetry. A simple eutectic behavior was observed for all binary systems, although small regions of partial miscibility are also present. Observed eutectic temperature and composition (ethyl ester mole fraction) are 259.0 K and 0.45, 269.0 K and 0.32, 275.5 K and 0.22, 280.0 K and 0.15, and 247.7 K and 0.58 for systems containing ethyl laurate, ethyl myristate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl stearate and ethyl oleate, respectively. Good agreement was obtained between experimental and calculated data when using UNIFAC (Dortmund) model or Flory-Huggins equation, with root-mean-square deviations ranging from 0.47 to 1.90 K. The systems exhibit significant deviations from ideality, which cannot be neglected in model calculations
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Óleos comestíveis
1H NMR spectroscopy was used to characterize seventeen Brazilian plant oils from different botanical origins and to determine the total phenolic...
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1H NMR spectroscopy was used to characterize seventeen Brazilian plant oils from different botanical origins and to determine the total phenolic content, as well as the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. A profiling approach based on NMR and PCA revealed that the phenolic compounds signals (tangeretin, nobiletin and demethylnobiletin), as well as limonene, play an important role in the discrimination of the edible oils of tangerine (conventional and organic). Ricinolenic acid was responsible for the grouping of castor oil and the distinguishing other oils that can be characterized by the presence of fatty acids. In addition, polyaltic acid and kaurenoic acid were detected in the copaíba oil but were not observed in the other oils. The organic tangerine oil showed the highest content of total phenolic compounds and the highest level of antioxidant activity in relation to DPPH and ABTS. Most of the tested oils showed antimicrobial activity in relation to S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis, in a way that the buriti and the golden flaxseed organic oils displayed the highest activity, respectively. However, S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, and B. cereus demonstrated resistance to most of the tested oils. These findings may help in the understanding of edible oils and also how to check their quality based on analytical and biological approaches.
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Café
Abstract: Different analytical techniques, mixing single and multi-block chemometric analyses in supervised and unsupervised approaches, and the...
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Abstract: Different analytical techniques, mixing single and multi-block chemometric analyses in supervised and unsupervised approaches, and the selection of variables in the coffee discrimination domain have been reported. Molecular and atomic spectroscopic techniques (1H NMR, portable NIR, benchtop NIR, ATR-FTIR-MIR, and FAAS) were used to characterize and discriminate Brazilian Canephora coffees of specific producers, including two with geographical indication, and also to differentiate them from the Arabica. The sample set comprised 100 Canephora samples of different geographical origins in Brazil (Conilon from Espírito Santo, Amazonian Robusta from indigenous and non-indigenous producers of Rondônia, and Conilon from Bahia) and Arabica coffee (25 samples). ComDim exploratory multi-block analysis was first used to evaluate the contributions of all the different data blocks that characterized the samples and determine the calibration and validation sets. Multi-block discrimination by the SO-PLS-LDA was then used to validate the feasibility of discrimination, and to identify the relevant analytical techniques. The discrimination based on all the blocks presented 100% correct discrimination on training, cross-validation, and test sets, and suggested that only a single block (benchtop NIR) is needed to achieve a perfect discrimination. PLS-DA was then applied to the data from portable NIR to evaluate whether comparable performances could be achieved; all test samples were correctly discriminated with the exception of two Robusta Amazônico from non-indigenous producers and two Conilon from Espírito Santo, indicating that very accurate results can be obtained also using a portable instrument. Finally, the use of CovSel-DA allowed the discrimination to be optimized on the most cost-effective analytical technique (portable NIR). CovSel-LDA models selected the best variables for benchtop and portable NIR, impacting positively portable NIR performance and suggesting that portable NIR could bring comparable or at least only slightly worse performance than benchtop NIR for discrimination
1st International congress bioactive compounds 2018 – food design and health nutrition
ARTIGO - Português
Assunto: Nutrição
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ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Fórmulas infantis
High concentrations of esters of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPDE) and glycidol (GE) have been reported in infant formulas due to the use of...
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High concentrations of esters of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPDE) and glycidol (GE) have been reported in infant formulas due to the use of refined vegetable oils that may contain high levels of these contaminants. Commercial infant formulas available on the Brazilian market (n = 40) were analyzed for the first time for 3-MCPDE and GE using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method. For 3-MCPDE, the limits of detection (LOD) and quantitation (LOQ) were 0.08 mg/kg and 0.16 mg/kg, respectively. For GE, the LOD and LOQ were 0.10 mg/kg and 0.20 mg/kg, respectively. Mean recoveries varied from 93 to 108% for 3-MCPDE and from 82 to 97% for GE. Levels of 3-MCPDE in the products ranged from not detected to 0.60 mg/kg whereas concentrations of GE ranged from not detected to 0.75 mg/kg. A theoretical preliminary exposure assessment showed that 3-MCPDE and GE intakes were up to 5.81 and 10.46 μg/kg body weight/day, respectively, in a worst case scenario (95th percentile). According to the results obtained in this study, the levels of 3-MCPDE and GE in infant formulas marketed in Brazil may pose a potential risk to the health of the consumers of these products and need to be constantly monitored
3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol fatty acid esters in commercial deep-fat fried foods
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Contaminantes
Levels of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) fatty acid esters were evaluated in commercial deep-fat fried foods from the Brazilian market using a...
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Levels of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) fatty acid esters were evaluated in commercial deep-fat fried foods from the Brazilian market using a GC-MS method preceded by acid-catalysed methanolysis. A limit of detection of 0.04 mg kg−1, a limit of quantitation of 0.08 mg kg−1, mean recoveries varying from 82% to 92%, and coefficients of variation ranging from 2.5% to 5.0% for repeatability and from 3.6% to 6.5% for within-laboratory reproducibility were obtained during in-house validation. The levels of the compounds in the evaluated samples, expressed as free 3-MCPD equivalent, ranged from not detected to 0.99 mg kg−1, and the highest concentrations were observed in samples of chopped onion and garlic. A preliminary estimation of 3-MCPD intake using these occurrence data suggested low risks to human health, but a potential concern may arise in particular cases of consumers of fried food
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Encapsulação
In the last few decades, consumers' growing attention to the close relationship between health and nutrition is emerging as a new trend, mostly...
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In the last few decades, consumers' growing attention to the close relationship between health and nutrition is emerging as a new trend, mostly regarding the incorporation of natural ingredients into food. Among those ingredients, microalgae are considered as innovative and promising compounds, rich in valuable nutrients and bioactive molecules. In the present work, 3D printed cookies were fortified with the microalga Arthrospira platensis aiming at developing a new functional food with antioxidant properties. A. platensis antioxidants were recovered using ultrasound-assisted extraction in hydroalcoholic solutions. Ethanol/water and biomass/solvent ratios were optimised through a Design of Experiments (DOE) approach, using the antioxidant activity (ORAC and ABTS) and total phenolic content (TPC) as response variables. The highest ORAC, ABTS and TPC values were observed in the extract obtained with 0% ethanol and 2.0% biomass; thus, this extract was chosen to be incorporated into a printable cookie dough. Three different incorporation approaches were followed: (1) dried biomass, (2) freeze-dried antioxidant extract and (3) antioxidant extract encapsulated into alginate microbeads to enhance the stability to heat, light, and oxygen during baking and further storage. All dough formulations presented shape fidelity with the 3D model. The cookies had aw values low enough to be microbiologically stable, and the texture remained constant after 30 days of storage. Moreover, the extract encapsulation promoted an improvement in the ORAC value and colour stability when compared to all other formulations, revealing the potential of A. platensis for the development of a functional 3D food-ink
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Antioxidantes
Cocona is native to Amazon, rich in 5-caffeoylquinic acid (5-CQA). The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the inlet air...
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Cocona is native to Amazon, rich in 5-caffeoylquinic acid (5-CQA). The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the inlet air temperature (120-180 °C) and of the combination of encapsulating agents maltodextrin and hydrolyzed collagen (MD:HC, 0:100-100:0), on cocona powders, by central composite rotatable design (CCRD). The main results were: solids recovery of 30.9-68.2%, antioxidant capacities of 98.6-141.3 mM TE/g (FRAP) and 53.1-143.3 mM TE/g (ABTS), 5-CQA of 99.7-670.8 µg/g and encapsulation efficiency of 91.2-98.1%. The best parameters, by CCRD were an MD:HC of 20:80 and a temperature of 120 °C, with high values of FRAP (88.12 mM TE/g), ABTS (81.39 mM TE/g), 5-CQA (532.20 µg/g), and encapsulation efficiency (95.97%). Additionally, cocona powder was evaluated for hygroscopicity (17.14 g/100 g), solubility (76.51%), morphology and color. It is, therefore, a good alternative to enhancing foods, given the bioactive properties of the fruit and of HC
A bibliometric analysis of phenolic acids over the last five years
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Polifenóis
Abstract: Phenolic acids are phytochemical compounds widely known for their pharmacological potential in promoting human health. This bibliometric...
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Abstract: Phenolic acids are phytochemical compounds widely known for their pharmacological potential in promoting human health. This bibliometric analysis explored the research trends, gaps, and application of phenolic acids over the last five years. The results obtained demonstrate a remarkable increase in the number of published documents over the last five years, amounting to 6134 articles and 833 reviews. Through keyword network analysis, the research field concerning phenolic acids featured an important cluster of antioxidant activity and polyphenols. Furthermore, the major theme, "phenolic acids" has been advanced by the study of metabolomics, mass spectrometry, chromatography, bioavailability, and bioaccessibility, which are important topics to identify these phytochemicals compounds and their impact on human health. The future trends in phenolic acids are focused on the biological properties (antioxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer activity) for the industrial and pharmaceutical applications in the development of innovative nutraceutical products based on phenolic acids extracted from natural sources
A bibliometric analysis of the hydrogen production from dark fermentation
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Artigo de revisão
Abstract: Hydrogen energy plays an important role in solving the environmental problems caused by the fuel crisis and greenhouse gas emissions....
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Abstract: Hydrogen energy plays an important role in solving the environmental problems caused by the fuel crisis and greenhouse gas emissions. However, hydrogen application on an industrial scale still requires technological advances, especially in choosing the best technological route for the recovery of renewable and cost-effective hydrogen. Therefore, this bibliometric review evaluated the research progress, trends, updates, and hotspots on hydrogen production from dark fermentation. The Web of Science© database was used to select the documents from 2000 to 2021, and the VOSviewer© and Bibliometrix softwares were used to carry out the bibliometric investigation. The results demonstrated that 3071 documents (2755 articles and 316 reviews) studied the hydrogen production from dark fermentation over the last 21 years. The number of publications exponentially increased in the last five years, which can be associated with the demand for new technologies to produce clean energy sources and decrease the environmental impacts caused by petroleum-based fuel. Keyword analysis revealed that the studies focused on the operational parameters, process optimization, pretreatment, and microbial community, aiming to increase the hydrogen yield during dark fermentation. Finally, this comprehensive review provides future directions for applying dark fermentation to produce hydrogen as a sustainable and renewable fuel in a biorefiney concept
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Bioeconomia
Abstract: This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the state of the art related to research trends regarding the use of brewer’s spent grains...
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Abstract: This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the state of the art related to research trends regarding the use of brewer’s spent grains (BSG), the main solid by-product generated in breweries. Its status, future opportunities, and emerging trends were evaluated by bibliometric analysis, which contributed to clarifying the knowledge and perspectives in the feld. In total, 510 documents were obtained from the Web of Science© database in a timespan from 1900 to 2020. VosViewer software and R-bibliometrix package were used to investigate and map the most frequently cited papers, international collaborative networks, keywords, and the main countries and journals associated with this research. The results showed that, globally, 65 countries have been engaged in research related to BSG, and Brazil has been the most productive country, with up to 70 publications. Keyword analysis revealed that the studies on BSG are divided into four main knowledge areas: (i) pretreatment; (ii) nutritional quality; (iii) bioactive compounds, and (iv) pyrolysis. It was also found that a biorefnery can be designed for the complete utilization of BSG to obtain several valuable compounds. In this sense, different technological routes can be applied to produce arabinoxylans, proteins, ferulic acid, xylitol, xylose, lactic acid, butanol, biogas, fertilizer, and ethanol. In conclusion, BSG is a cost-effective and feasible raw material for the sustainable production of bio-based products and bioenergy and its valorization in a biorefnery is a powerful strategy to promote the circular economy transition of the beer industry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2290
Texto completo: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bbb.2290
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Eugenia pyriformis
Due to the increased demand for healthier confectionery products and the great importance of finding environmentally appropriate destinations for...
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Due to the increased demand for healthier confectionery products and the great importance of finding environmentally appropriate destinations for fruit processing byproducts, this study evaluated the performance of a Brazilian fruit (uvaia, Eugenia pyriformis) byproduct in coloring sugar hard-panning confections compared to synthetic caramel color and a natural fruit/plant-based concentrate. The obtained products were characterized according to their sensory acceptance, instrumental texture and color, water activity, moisture content, glass transition temperature, and sorption isotherm. A strong influence of the coloring agents was observed on the coatings' physical and chemical parameters. Comparatively, the uvaia byproduct induced a significant increase in the hardness and glass transition temperature of the confection, which may result in better stability concerning the maintenance of crunchiness. A sensory preference for naturally colored confections compared to a synthetically colored confection was observed. The uvaia byproduct presents technological potential as a sustainable coloring agent with low cost for confections. Practical applications Panned products account for a considerable portion of the total confectionery volume consumed worldwide. The inclusion of fruit processing byproducts in panned confections, specifically for the uvaia byproduct, is presented as a viable alternative for the natural coloring of a confectionery using a sustainable and low-cost ingredient. The methodology developed in this study has the potential to replace the conventional coloring additive for hard sugar-panned confectionery products, and it may be applicable in several types of confectionery products. The use of fruit byproducts with ability to impact color to the coating of panned confections may allow the removal of synthetic color additives, reducing the consumption of artificially colored products, and the occurrence of adverse reactions in consumer health
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Prebióticos
The effect of the addition of fructooligosaccharides, transglutaminase, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate on some technological and sensory...
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The effect of the addition of fructooligosaccharides, transglutaminase, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate on some technological and sensory parameters of low-fat and low-salt Bologna-type sausages was evaluated. In the first experiment, sausages with a 25% and 50% fat reduction containing 0, 3%, or 6% fructooligosaccharides were manufactured. Fat reduction adversely affected the emulsion stability, hardness, and sensory properties; however, the addition of 6% fructooligosaccharides reduced the loss of quality associated with a lower fat content. In the second experiment, sausages with a 50% fat reduction containing 6% fructooligosaccharides were produced. Additionally, the salt content was reduced by 50% and transglutaminase, disodium inosinate, and disodium guanylate were added. The combination of transglutaminase (1%), disodium inosinate (0.03%), and disodium guanylate (0.03%) was efficient to supress the technological and sensory defects caused by NaCl reduction in low-fat Bologna-type sausages
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Farinha de trigo
This study aimed at comparing both the results of wheat flour quality assessed by the new equipment Wheat Gluten Quality Analyser (WGQA) and those...
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This study aimed at comparing both the results of wheat flour quality assessed by the new equipment Wheat Gluten Quality Analyser (WGQA) and those obtained by the extensigraph and farinograph. Fifty-nine wheat samples were evaluated for protein and gluten contents; the rheological properties of gluten and wheat flour were assessed using the WGQA and the extensigraph/farinograph methods, respectively, in addition to the baking test. Principal component analysis (PCA) and linear regression were used to evaluate the results. The parameters of energy and maximum resistance to extension determined by the extensigraph and WGQA showed an acceptable level for the linear correlation within the range from 0.6071 to 0.6511. The PCA results obtained using WGQA and the other rheological apparatus showed values similar to those expected for wheat flours in the baking test. Although all equipment used was effective in assessing the behavior of strong and weak flours, the results of medium strength wheat flour varied. WGQA has shown to use less amount of sample and to be faster and easier to use in relation to the other instruments used.
A comparative study between technological properties of cashew tree gum and arabic gum
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Goma arábica
Arabic gum (AG) is the most common emulsifier used for beverage emulsions. Cashew tree gum (CG) is a biological macromolecule that has been proposed...
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Arabic gum (AG) is the most common emulsifier used for beverage emulsions. Cashew tree gum (CG) is a biological macromolecule that has been proposed as a substitute for the AG, although their technological properties comparison is still necessary. The aim of this study was to evaluate an isolation method for CG, and then evaluate CG technological properties in comparison to AG. The CG isolation methodology was improved using a small solvent amount. CG zeta-potential ranged from +8.0 mV (pH 2) to −9.7 mV (pH 5), while the electric charge in solution of AG ranged from −2.7 mV (pH 2) to −28.6 mV (pH 6). As compared to AG, the CG showed a 50 % higher swelling, a 36 % lower oil absorption capacity, a slightly lower (4–8 %) solubility and lower consistency. CG is a feasible polyelectrolyte, promotes lower consistency solutions, and exhibits good swelling property
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Ácido lático
Abstract: This study compares dynamic tertiary and competition models for L. monocytogenes growth as a function of intrinsic properties of a...
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Abstract: This study compares dynamic tertiary and competition models for L. monocytogenes growth as a function of intrinsic properties of a traditional Brazilian soft cheese and the inhibitory effect of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) during refrigerated storage. Cheeses were prepared from raw or pasteurized milk with or without the addition of selected LAB with known anti-listerial activity. Cheeses were analyzed for LAB and L. monocytogenes counts, pH and water activity (aw) throughout cold storage. Two approaches were used to describe the effect of LAB on L. monocytogenes: a Huang-Cardinal model that considers the effect of pH and aw variation in a dynamic kinetic analysis framework; and microbial competition models, including Lotka-Volterra and Jameson-effect variants, describing the simultaneous growth of L. monocytogenes and LAB. The Jameson-effect with ? and the Lotka-Volterra models produced models with statistically significant coefficients that characterized the inhibitory effect of selected LAB on L. monocytogenes in Minas fresh cheese. The Huang-Cardinal model [pH] outperformed both competition models. Taking aw change into account did not improve the fit quality of the Huang-Cardinal [pH] model. These models for Minas soft cheese should be valuable for future microbial risk assessments for this culturally important traditional cheese
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Cerrados - Brasil
In this study we evaluated the proximate composition of two Solanaceae fruits from Brazilian Cerrado, their mineral content, volatile organic...
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In this study we evaluated the proximate composition of two Solanaceae fruits from Brazilian Cerrado, their mineral content, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phenolic compounds profile, and antioxidant capacity employing Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) assay, for each part of the fruits (pulp, peel and seeds). Our results showed that the pulp has a high moisture content (74.62-85.40 g/100 g) and soluble fiber (L29-2.06 g/100 g) content, and low fat, protein, and ash content. The peel exhibited high levels of carbohydrates and total fibers (6.55-11.39 and 12.35-13.12 g/100 g, respectively), while the seed presented high content of fat, protein, and insoluble fiber (10.14-12.62, 9.14-13.24 and 19.84-23.15 g/100 g). Potassium is the main mineral found in both fruits. It is the first time that the carbohydrate profile, volatile components, and phenolic compounds of the fruta-do-lobo and jud-acu are reported. 1-Kestose (GF2) and nystose (GF3) were found in both fruits. The main VOCs of jud-acu were esters, while in fruta-do-lobo, aldehydes were the major components. UPLC-Q-ToF fraction analysis of jud-acu and fruta-do-lobo revealed 24 phenolic compounds, most being hydroxycinnamic acids derivatives in jua-acu, and chlorogenic acids in fruta-do-lobo. The antioxidant capacity (ORAC) of the fruits ranged from 1.35 to 11.51 mu mol TE/100 mL of extract. These results indicate that Solarium genus can be interesting for the Brazilian fruit market, and that it has potential to be exploited for agroindustry for diversification of fruit products
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Cerrados - Brasil
In this study we evaluated the proximate composition of two Solanaceae fruits from Brazilian Cerrado, their mineral content, volatile organic...
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In this study we evaluated the proximate composition of two Solanaceae fruits from Brazilian Cerrado, their mineral content, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), phenolic compounds profile, and antioxidant capacity employing Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capaci
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Aditivos
Abstract: Government regulatory actions and public policies to reduce sugar consumption were recently implemented in Brazil. To evaluate their...
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Abstract: Government regulatory actions and public policies to reduce sugar consumption were recently implemented in Brazil. To evaluate their potential impact on the supply of products containing high-intensity sweeteners (HIS) and on dietary exposure to these substances, this study aimed to create a comprehensive database on HIS declared in Brazilian commercial products and estimate their intake through consumption of these products. The occurrence of HIS was evaluated through labeling information of 1869 commercial products available in the Brazilian market, collected between January 2021 and August 2021, and the daily intake was estimated for eight HIS (acesulfame K, advantame, aspartame, cyclamate, steviol glycosides, neotame, saccharin and sucralose) using a deterministic approach by multiplying the maximum permitted levels of HIS in foods and beverages by the consumption data of these products. The consumption data were obtained from the report of Household Budget Survey (POF/IBGE), conducted from 2017 to 2018 through a 24-hour dietary recall applied to 46,164 individuals aged 10 years and over, which included only average data (i.e. average consumption for the general population or subgroups). The most frequent HIS in the investigated products were sucralose (26.8 %; n = 938) and acesulfame K (21.7 %; n = 759), and although the combination of sweeteners is a common practice in the food industry, there was a predominance of only one substance in the investigated products (46.7 %; n = 873). The estimated intake of HIS for average consumers was below the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) and does not suggest a toxicological concern. A similar scenario was observed for high consumers, except for cyclamate and steviol glycosides, which corresponded to 144 % and 131 % of their respective ADIs in the general population. To our knowledge, this is the most comprehensive database on HIS in Brazil and the most recent exposure assessment performed nationally
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Artigo original
Abstract: Simple phenolic acids are considered the most common and widely studied bioactive compounds belonging to plants’ secondary metabolites. The...
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Abstract: Simple phenolic acids are considered the most common and widely studied bioactive compounds belonging to plants’ secondary metabolites. The simple phenolic acids can be classified as hydroxybenzoic (gallic, protocatechuic, p-hydroxybenzoic, and syringic acids) and hydroxycinnamic acids (p-coumaric, caffeic, ferulic, and sinapic acids) and present high commercial value. This review comprehensively discussed the trends, classification, sources, biosynthesis, and biological properties of hydroxybenzoic and hydroxycinnamic acids, focusing on the antioxidant, anticancer, antitumor, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticholesterolemic, antimutagenic, and antihypertensive activities. The findings obtained support the application of simple phenolic acids in the cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, and health industries and provide future perspectives and guidance for the exploration of simple phenolic acids from plants and fruit sources
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
This work aimed to evaluate the effect of sugar cane molasses and glycerol on glutathione (GSH) fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC 7754 in...
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This work aimed to evaluate the effect of sugar cane molasses and glycerol on glutathione (GSH) fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae ATCC 7754 in flask culture using response surface methodology. Under optimized conditions (80 g/L of molasses and 60 g/L of glycerol), the highest GSH and biomass concentration achieved were 119.6 mg/L and 25.3 g/L, respectively. Further studies done in 5 L bioreactor resulted 241.3 mg/L GSH after 96 h in batch fermentation without amino acids addition and the concentration of biomass was 12.1 g/L. In batch fermentation with the addition of the three amino acids (4 mM cysteine, glycine and glutamic acid at 32 h), biomass reached to 25 g/L and GSH, 236.1 mg/L at 96 h of fermentation. The strategy of precursor amino acids addition is a key aspect in increasing the synthesis of GSH.
ARTIGO - Inglês
Assunto: Syzygium cumini
The Myrtaceae family is one of the world's leading commercial fruit tree families. Among the 121 genera belonging to this family, the Syzygium,...
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The Myrtaceae family is one of the world's leading commercial fruit tree families. Among the 121 genera belonging to this family, the Syzygium, Eugenia and Campomanesia genera are constituted by a wide variety of fruit species with great potential to be explored economically, besides presenting excellent nutritional value and being considered sources of phytochemicals such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids and volatile compounds. Many of these phytochemicals have been linked to the prevention and management of several chronic and degenerative diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, amnesia among other disorders. In this context, this review discusses about the importance of four fruits species representative of Myrtaceae family such as Syzygium cumini, Syzygium malaccense, Eugenia pyriformis and Campomanesia xanthocarpa, focusing on the nutrients and phytochemical constituents as well as demonstrating their biological effects in order to stimulate the cultivation and consumption of these fruits