COSTA, T. A. M.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/5814360733113171; COSTA, Thalia Amannara Melo da.
Resumen:
Fruits are important foods as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, in addition to having a
high antioxidant potential, which in turn are capable of preventing cancer diseases. However,
due to their physiological characteristics there is still a great waste of these foods, being
necessary to minimize this effect. A viable alternative is the preparation of jellies that, in
addition to avoiding waste, expand the form of consumption of these fruits, such as acerola
and above all São Caetano melon, an underutilized unconventional fruit that has several
nutritional properties. Acerola is known for its high content of ascorbic acid and bioactive
compounds that have antioxidant actions, being highly appreciated for its flavor and color.
The composition of São Caetano melon comprises several biologically active metabolites,
becoming a potential functional ingredient. Thus, the objective was to prepare a mixed jelly of
acerola and melon from São Caetano and to evaluate its antioxidant properties. For this, they
form the contents of total phenolic compounds, total flavonoids and antioxidant activity of the
jelly. The jelly had a total phenolic content of 106.60 mg EAG / 100g; total flavonoids of
58.13 mg EC / 100g and antioxidant activity of 0.79 μmol TE / g. Given the results, a jelly
has a high content of total phenolic compounds and total flavonoids, in addition to a good
antioxidant capacity. Emphasizing the need to expand this study, in addition to new research
in sensory and microbiological areas.
