PHYSICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL, AND BIOACTIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF COQUINHO-AZEDO FRUITS (Butia capitata)
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Native fruits; postharvest quality; phenolic compounds; antioxidant activity; agroindustrial potentialAbstract
Butia capitata is a native species of the Brazilian Cerrado with economic and functional potential; however, it remains poorly studied outside its natural distribution area. In this context, the objective of this study was to characterize the physical, physicochemical, and antioxidant attributes of fruits produced in southern Minas Gerais, Brazil. Biometric characteristics, fruit composition, color parameters (CIELAB), physicochemical quality of the pulp, and bioactive compounds were evaluated. The fruits showed dimensions consistent with the species, with an average mass of 9.92 g and high pulp yield (57.87%). Color analysis indicated a predominance of yellow tones, more intense in the pulp. Soluble solids (14.67 °Brix), titratable acidity (0.97%), and ratio (15.12) indicated a balanced sugar–acid profile. High levels of total phenolic compounds (135.32 mg GAE 100 g⁻¹) and strong antioxidant activity (90.01%) were observed. Overall, the fruits exhibited suitable characteristics for consumption and processing, with attributes consistent with those reported in the literature for the species. These results indicate potential for agroindustrial applications; however, the species’ performance under different environmental conditions should be confirmed by comparative, multi-environment, and multi-season studies.
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