Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Ecuadorian Amazon region, due to its biodiversity is a relevant source of edible native fruits with alternative properties that are still poorly known.The present study addresses the first complete physicochemical characterization of the oil obtained from fruits of the Amazonian tree Grias neuberthii.The fatty acid composition was performed by gas chromatography.The Folin-Ciocalteu method and ABTS assay were used to determine the total polyphenol content and the antioxidant activity.The oil met Codex Alimentarius quality standards and showed a high oleic acid content (68.2%) comparable to extra virgin olive oil.Cluster analysis showed similarity to oils rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.The polyphenol content was medium-high (149 mg AGE kg -1 oil) and the antioxidant capacity was 1.53 mM TE kg -1 oil.The fatty acid composition and antioxidant capacity of G. neuberthii oil suggest its potential as an alternative source of antioxidants molecules, with applicability in the food supplements, foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry.
Source: Revista chilena de nutrición
Authors: Reinier Abreu, Derwin Viafara, Jorge Julio Reyes, Wagner Ramírez, David Sancho, Matteo Radice
Language: English
Subfield: Organic Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408367366