Overview

Fruits from the Amazon region are highly appreciated for their exotic characteristics and have been a subject of interest and research since European pioneers discovered this rainforest. Numerous edible fruits from the Amazon region are considered to be rich sources of protein, though their bioactive metabolites are not used wisely worldwide despite being partly consumed by local communities. However, some of them are globally recognised and commercialised, such as guaraná, açaí, chestnuts from the Amazon (Brazilian nuts), and cacao. Some other exotic fruits like babaçu, bacuri, buriti, euterpê, camu-camu, cupuaçu, cubiu, dendê, graviola, piquia, pupunha and tucumã may be better exploited in order to be aggregated to feed the general population. The application of these fruits was always explored by the traditional medicine of pre-Colombian tribes living in the Amazon region; however, the modern pharmaceutical industry is showing great interest in these fruits as a source of potential bioactive molecules with potential applications in the treatment of several diseases, including some types of cancers, diabetes, Alzheimers disease, the control of blood pressure, etc., Perhaps this is a realisation of Hippocrates dream -- that one day our food will be a form of medicine.

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Author:   Svetoslav Dimitrov ,  Todorov Fábio Alessandro Pieri
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.906kg
ISBN:  

9781536128390

ISBN 10:   1536128392
Pages:   395
Publication Date:   01 November 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Edible Popular Fruit in the Amazon Region: Food Importance; Acai: Health Effects; Functional Benefits of Acai; Biotechnological Potentialof Acai (Euterpe oleracea & Euterpe precatoria): An Important Amazonian Fruit; Traditional & Technological Aspects of Super Palm Berries from Amazonia; Nutrients & Bioactive Compounds of Acai, Bacuri, Buriti, Camu-Camu, & Cubiu; The Local Use of Bacuri (Platonia insignis, Clusiaceae) in the Amazon Region & Its Industrial Application; Bioactive Compounds of Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dubia Mcvaugh), the Super Fruit from the Amazon Region: Chemical Characterization & Biological Activity; Nutritional & Phytochemical Composition of Cubiu (Solanum sessiflorum); Food & Cosmetic Applications of Cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum); Guarana Fruit: Traditional Applications & Sustainable Use of Residues; Amazon Fruits Present Potential Action against Cancer; Piquia (Caryocar villosum (Aubl) Pers.); The Biotechnological Potential & Medicinal Application of Piquia (Caryocar villosum (Aubl.) Pers); Nutritional & Functional Properties of Tucuma (Astrocaryum vulgare); Nutritional Profile of Tucuma (Astrocaryum aculeatum): Applications for Human Use & Consumption; Euterpe Fruits: High Potential for Food, Nutrition, & Health; Fats & Oils Extracted from Amazon Fruits in Lipid-Based Encapsulation Systems; Index.

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