In this study the native carotenoids composition in kumquat (Fortunella margarita)(peel+
pulp) from Brazil was determined for the first time by a HPLC-DAD-APCI/MS (high …

In this study the native carotenoid composition of previously uninvestigated fruits from the
Brazilian Amazon was determined; marirana (Couepia subcordata Benth.), inajá …

Tucumã (Astrocaryum vulgare) and peach palm (Bactris gasipaes) are Amazonian fruits with
high potential to be used as source of carotenoids due to the remarkable yellow-orange …

The color and the biological activities of carotenoids are intimately related to their structures.
Thus, conclusive identification is an important part of carotenoid analysis. Brazil has a wide …

Squashes and pumpkins are important dietary sources of carotenoids worldwide. The
carotenoid composition has been determined, but reported data have been highly variable …

Many tropical fruits can be considered a reservoir of bioactive substances with a special
interest due to their possible health-promoting properties. The interest in carotenoids from a …

Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a small round fruit native to the Amazon rain forest, which
colour changes from red to purple during the ripening process. Due to its high nutritional …

Introduction. Many tropical fruits have great health potential due to the possible presence of
bioactive phytochemicals. Natural food composition databases are very important sources of …

A composição de carotenóides de maracujá-amarelo in natura (Passiflora edulis)
comercializado em Campinas, Brasil, foi avaliada utilizando-se cromatografia líquida de alta …

Cajá (Spondias mombin L.) fruit, native to Latin American tropical forests, is consumed either
in natura or its pulp is used to prepare beverages. Aside from important physiological …