Evaluation of physical and chemical parameters of the Sapota (Quararibea cordata Vischer): a fruit of the Amazon Brazilian

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2014

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Sapote (Quararibea cordata Vischer), also known as a chupa-chupa, is originated from the Brazilian, Peruvian and Colombian Amazon. The pulp of the ripe fruit is edible, fibrous, of intense orange color, sweet flavor and aromatic. Since the fruit is known in the Brazilian Amazon only in its domesticated state, this work becomes necessary, which evaluates the physical and chemical profile of the fruit and provides more information about its industrial potential. The following parameters were assessed: total mass (g) longitudinal and transversal diameters (mm), proximal composition, caloric value, carotenoids, total pectin, total titratable acidity, pH, total soluble sugars, organic acids, color, antioxidant potential and phenolic compounds. The Sapote grown in Goiânia has average mass of 595 g, longitudinal diameter of 10.06 cm and transversal diameter of 10.6 8 cm. The fruit contains large amounts of dietary fiber (11.94%) and carotenoids (1.91 μg.g-1), and high total pectin content (5.24%). The fruit also has phenolic compounds in the alcoholic extracts of 6.31 mgGAE.100g-1 and 15.06 mgGAE.100g-1 in the aqueous extract. This makes the fruit to have a functional feature. Thus, it can be included in the industrial context, with the main feature of being an exotic fruit with properties that give it good nutritional performance.

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Fibra alimentar, Dietary fiber, Carotenóides, Pectina total, Carotenoids, Total pectin

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MAGALHÃES, Vania Silva; DAMIANI, Clarissa; RAMIREZ ASQUIERI, Eduardo Ramirez. Evaluation of physical and chemical parameters of the Sapota (Quararibea cordata Vischer): a fruit of the Amazon Brazilian. Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Mossoró, v. 9, n. 2, p. 66-70, 2014.