OLIVEIRA, K. J. A.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5999975602229220; OLIVEIRA, Kelly Jullyanny Alves de.
Abstract:
Fruits are sources of energy, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and components with
bioactive properties. The study aimed to evaluate the bioactive compounds and
antioxidant capacity post-harvest varieties of melons sold in Paraíba. The fruits were
from three niche marketing and three cities. The varieties of melons were: Yellow,
Piel de Sapo, and Orange Tracery. Were evaluated physical, physicochemical,
bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity by DPPH and sensory analysis. It is
according to the results of the variety Yellow melons sold in the three counties shows
free evaluated showed higher levels of SS when compared with other niches. The
highest levels of ascorbic acid were found to melons sold to market the Company
Paraibana Supply and Agricultural Services (EMPASA) independent of the cities
evaluated. The variety of melons lacy showed the largest sequestration capacity
DPPH, followed by Orange variety. The melons of varieties Piel de Sapo and Yellow
had the lowest total antioxidant capacity. The fruits evaluated in different market
niches in different cities showed good acceptance, with an average equivalent to 7
liked moderately and fruits sold in Free Trade and Enterprise Paraibana Supply and
Agricultural Services, regardless of the cities evaluated, obtained better score for
intention buying and averaged 4 equivalent to the term hedonic possibly buy.