Characterization and antioxidant activity of an exopolysaccharide produced by Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides JF17 from juçara fruits (Euterpe edulis Martius)

The major goal of this research work was to use the dry extract of the fruits of Jussara palm tree (Euterpe edulis Martius) in the development of a tinting shampoo (0.3% (w/v) anthocyanin extract) and an exfoliating beauty cream integrating granules from the seeds of the fruit (1%, w/v). The dry extract was characterized via determination of the content of anthocyanins by the differential pH method, antioxidant activity by the phospho-molybdenum complex methodology, and antimicrobial activity by the disc-diffusion method. The extraction yield was 2.3% (w/w) (2.25 g dry extract/100 g fruit), with an antioxidant activity of 139.0 ± 5.5% relative to that of ascorbic acid, indicating a high antioxidant capacity. The anthocyanin extract did not exhibit antimicrobial activity. The physico-chemical stability characteristics of both the tinting shampoo and the exfoliating cream were evaluated via accelerated stability studies at 0, 30, 60 and 90 days of storage at 40 ± 2 °C and 75 ± 5% relative humidity. The cosmetic products prepared were stable in relation to the physico-chemical characteristics under the conditions studied.

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Aerobic exercise and not a diet supplemented with jussara açaí (Euterpe edulis Martius) alters hepatic oxidative and inflammatory biomarkers in ApoE-deficient mice

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s000711451400083x ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 112 (3) ◽

pp. 285-294 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Cynthia Aparecida de Castro ◽

Antonio José Natali ◽

Luciana Marques Cardoso ◽

Alessandra Barbosa Ferreira-Machado ◽

Alexandre Azevedo Novello ◽

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Keyword(s):

Aerobic Exercise ◽

Lipid Droplets ◽

Aerobic Exercise Training ◽

Fruit Pulp ◽

Inflammatory Status ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Chemotactic Protein ◽

Freeze Dried ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius ◽

Deficient Mice

The pulp of jussara açaí (Euterpe edulis Martius) fruit is rich in anthocyanins that exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects similar to those exerted by aerobic exercise. In the present study, we investigated the effects of jussara açaí fruit pulp consumption, either alone or in combination with aerobic exercise, on the hepatic oxidative and inflammatory status of ApoE-deficient (ApoE− / −) mice. Male mice were divided into four groups (control (C), control plus açaí, exercise plus açaí (EXA) and exercise (EX)) and fed the AIN-93M diet or the AIN-93M diet formulated to contain 2 % freeze-dried açaí pulp. Mice in the EX and EXA groups were subjected to a progressive running programme (5 d/week, 60 min/d, 16 m/min) for 12 weeks. Mice that were made to exercise exhibited reduced (40·85 %; P< 0·05) hepatic superoxide dismutase activity when compared with the C mice, independent of the açaí diet. Mice in the EX group exhibited a lower (42 %; P< 0·05) mRNA expression of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 in the liver compared with the C mice. Mice in the EXA and EX groups had lower percentages of hepatic lipid droplets (70 % and 56 %, respectively; P< 0·05) when compared with the C mice. Mice in the EX group had smaller (58 %; P< 0·05) area of lesions in the aorta when compared with the C mice. Serum lipid profile was not affected (P>0·05). In conclusion, aerobic exercise training rather than açaí fruit pulp consumption or a combination of both enhances the hepatic oxidative and inflammatory status of ApoE− / − mice.

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In vitro bioaccessibility of microencapsulated phenolic compounds of jussara (Euterpe edulis Martius) fruit and application in gelatine model-system

LWT ◽

10.1016/j.lwt.2018.12.009 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 102 ◽

pp. 173-180 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Andressa Ladeira Bernardes ◽

Juliana Almeida Moreira ◽

Maria das Graças Vaz Tostes ◽

Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa ◽

Pollyanna Ibrahim Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phenolic Compounds ◽

Model System ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

In Vitro Bioaccessibility ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius

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Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing on the Anthocyanins Content, Antioxidant Activity, Sensorial Acceptance and Stability of Jussara (Euterpe edulis) Juice

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10102246 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 2246

Author(s):

Andressa Alves de Oliveira ◽

Alexandre Guedes Torres ◽

Daniel Perrone ◽

Mariana Monteiro

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Hydrostatic Pressure ◽

High Hydrostatic Pressure ◽

Consumer Acceptance ◽

Sensory Acceptance ◽

High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Strong Candidate ◽

The Ideal

Jussara (Euterpe edulis) fruit is a strong candidate for exportation due to its high content of anthocyanins. However, its rapid perishability impairs its potential for further economic exploration, highlighting the relevance of producing ready-to-drink juices by applying innovative processing, such as high hydrostatic pressure (HHP). The effect of HHP (200, 350, and 500 MPa for 5, 7.5, and 10 min) on anthocyanins content and antioxidant activity (AA) by FRAP and TEAC assays, and the most effective HHP condition on overall sensory acceptance and stability of jussara juice, were investigated. While mild pressurization (200 MPa for 5 min) retained anthocyanins and AA, 82% of anthocyanins content and 46% of TEAC values were lost at the most extreme pressurization condition (500 MPa for 10 min). The addition of 12.5% sucrose was the ideal for jussara juice consumer acceptance. No significant difference was observed for overall sensory acceptance scores of unprocessed (6.7) and HHP-processed juices (6.8), both juices being well-accepted. However, pressurization was ineffective in promoting the retention of anthocyanins and AA in jussara juice stored at refrigeration temperature for 60 days, probably due to enzymatic browning.

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Avaliação da Composição Centesimal, Mineral e Teor de Antocianinas da Polpa de Juçaí (Euterpe edulis Martius)

Revista Eletrônica TECCEN ◽

10.21727/198409932011.teccen.v4i3.05-16 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 05

Author(s):

Leilson De Oliveira Ribeiro ◽

Marisa Fernandes Mendes ◽

Cristiane De Souza Siqueira Pereira

Keyword(s):

Euterpe Oleracea ◽

Mata Atlântica ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Mata Atlantica ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius

A polpa de juçaí, fruto da palmeira juçara (Euterpe edulis Martius) encontrada nas áreas da Mata Atlântica e a polpa de açaí, fruto da palmeira juçara (Euterpe oleracea Martius) cultivado na Floresta Amazônica, foram caracterizadas obtendo assim sua composição centesimal, mineral e também seu teor de antocianinas. Com os resultados obtidos foi possível fazer um estudo comparativo da concentração de antocianinas das duas polpas congeladas e verificar a importância do consumo destes alimentos, classificados como funcionais, devido às propriedades antioxidantes de suas antocianinas no combate dos radicais livres no organismo humano.

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Maltodextrin and Gum Arabic-Based Microencapsulation Methods for Anthocyanin Preservation in Juçara Palm (Euterpe edulis Martius) Fruit Pulp

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition ◽

10.1007/s11130-018-0676-z ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 73 (3) ◽

pp. 209-215 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Renata Alves Mazuco ◽

Pryscilla Maria Martins Cardoso ◽

Érica Sartório Bindaco ◽

Rodrigo Scherer ◽

Rachel Oliveira Castilho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gum Arabic ◽

Fruit Pulp ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius

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Ácidos orgânicos alifáticos, acidez e açúcares em açaí (Euterpe oleracea Martius) e polpa de juçara (Euterpe edulis Martius)

Anais do III Congresso Tocantinense de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos ◽

10.29327/iiictocta2020.303405 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mayara Schulz ◽

Patricia Brugnerotto ◽

Siluana Katia Tischer Seraglio ◽

Luciano Valdemiro Gonzaga ◽

Ana Carolina Costa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Euterpe Oleracea ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius

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Phytochemical profile of genotypes of Euterpe edulis Martius – Juçara palm fruits

Food Research International ◽

10.1016/j.foodres.2018.09.036 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 116 ◽

pp. 985-993 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Maria E.S. Barroso ◽

Bruno G. Oliveira ◽

Elisângela F. Pimentel ◽

Pedro M. Pereira ◽

Fabiana G. Ruas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Phytochemical Profile ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius ◽

Palm Fruits

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QUANTIFICAÇÃO E AVALIAÇÃO DE PARAMÊTROS QUALI-QUANTITATIVOS DO PALMITEIRO (Euterpe edulis MARTIUS), AO LONGO DE UM GRADIENTE ALTIMÉTRICO EM UM SISTEMA DE INFORMAÇÃO GEOGRÁFICA

FLORESTA ◽

10.5380/rf.v33i2.2273 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 33 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Emerson Roberto Schoeninger ◽

Flávio Felipe Kirchner

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Geographic Information System ◽

Forest Management ◽

Biomass Production ◽

Total Biomass ◽

Altitude Gradient ◽

Qualitative And Quantitative ◽

Euterpe Edulis ◽

Euterpe Edulis Martius

A presente pesquisa objetivou a caracterização dos efeitos da altitude sobre o crescimento do Palmiteiro (Euterpe edulis). Para tanto foram definidas dez unidades amostrais ao longo de um gradiente de altitude, distribuídas sistematicamente com intervalos de 500 metros em um morro na formação Rio das Cobras com um raio com de aproximadamente 1500 m de extensão e com uma variação de 500 m na altitude. Para avaliação do Palmiteiro no gradiente altimétrico foram abatidos oito indivíduos de cada nível altimétrico, dos quais foram coletados os dados de biomassa total e a biomassa do creme comestível. Quando comparados os resultados encontrou-se tendências entre a produção de biomassa total e do creme em relação ao gradiente altitudinal. O SIG foi construído para retornar os valores de biomassa total e do creme e a densidade dos indivíduos na área, o que proporcionara informações para o planejamento florestal. QUANTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PARAMETERS OF PALMITEIRO (Euterpe edulis MARTIUS) ALONG OF A ALTIMETRIC GRADIENT UISNG GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM. Abstract The present research aimed the characterization of effects of altitude on growth of Palmiteiro (Euterpe edulis). It was defined ten sample plots, systematically distributed with 500m intervals, covering all gradient in the mound belongs to formation called Rio das Cobras with 500 m altitude. For the evaluation of the Palm in the studied area it was cut eight trees in each established level of altitude. The collected data were total biomass and biomass of eatable part. When compared the results it was find tendency between total biomass production and eatable part in relation to altitude gradient. The GIS was construct to find the values of total biomass and eatable part and the tree’s density in the area . The GIS will give important information to the forest management.

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