Phenolic compounds in acerola fruit and by-products: an overview on identification, quantification, influencing factors, and biological properties.
Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC) is a cherry-like tropical fruit well-known for being a rich source of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and phenolic compounds. This review provides a complete overview on aspects related to phenolic compounds of acerola fruit and by-products, comprising the identification and quantification of phenolic compounds, influencing fac- tors, and biological properties. Scientific evidences suggest that the acerola is a promising superfruit with great potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries. At least 76 phenolic compounds were identified using high performance liquid chromatography in acerolas, including 55 flavonoids (anthocyanins, flavan-3-ols, flavonols, flavones, flavanones, isoflavones and chalcones) and 21 non-flavonoids (phenolic acids, stilbenes and lignans). Phenolic compounds in acerola show several biological properties, including antioxidant, antibacterial, antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective activities. However, studies are further required to assess the seasonal and genotypic influence on the phenolics of acerola and their bioaccessibility. Acerola is an anthocyanin-rich fruit with high potential for pigment extraction, but stabilization of anthocyanins in juice and pulp should be further elucidated and improved.
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| Format: | Artigo de periódico biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
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2023-10-03
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| Subjects: | Polifenóis, Fitoquímicos, Atividade antioxidante, Propriedades biológicas, Acerola, Composto Fenólico, Subproduto, Fruta Tropical, Vitamina C, Malpighia emarginata, Phenolic compounds, Polyphenols, Antioxidant activity, |
| Online Access: | http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1157062 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-02175-1 |
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