Phytic acid (PA) is the primary phosphorus reserve in cereals and legumes which serves the
biosynthesis needs of growing tissues during germination. It is generally considered to be …

Brazilian berries present great nutritional, functional and economic characteristics
comparable to temperate berries. They constitute an important innovation domain for the …

The effect of roasting on phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities in baru nuts
(Dipteryx alata Vog) with and without peels were investigated. Approximately 50% of the …

Abstract The Brazilian Cerrado is home to a large number of native and endemic species of
enormous potential, among which we can highlight the cagaita, gabiroba, jatobá-do …

Background & aims Inadequate knowledge and intake of a balance diet is a contributing
factor of micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. Phytic acid contributes in …

Backgroud and aim The usual consumption of nuts reduces cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
risk by improving serum lipids and oxidation status. Baru almonds (Dipteryxalata Vog.), a …

Whole-grain bakery products and cereals are valuable sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and
trace elements. However, the presence of phytate, could decreases mineral bioavailability …

Cumbaru almond is obtained from a plant of the Brazilian Cerrado and contains elevated
amount of oil. The aims of this work were to extract the cumbaru oil by supercritical CO 2 …

This study investigated the phenolic profile of jatobá-do-cerrado (Hymenaea stignocarpa
Mart.) extracts submitted to in vitro digestion, the inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase …

The protective effect of plant-based foods in human health has been attributed to the
presence of bioactive compounds in all parts of the plants. A previous study found a high …