Analysis of the Proximate Composition, Bioactive Markers and Antioxidant Activity Present in the Mesocarp of Acrocomia aculeata Fruit Harvested in the State of Mato Grosso

This work aims to evaluate the proximate composition, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and antioxidant activity of the mesocarp (pulp) of the Acrocomia aculeata fruit (bocaiuva). The fruits were harvested (Pocone-MT) and the pulp used for proximal chemical determination using standard rules. Then, the pulp was lyophilized to obtain flour and used for the determination of total phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant activity (DPPH). The bocaiuva presented 41% water, 33% carbohydrates, 18% lipids, 6% proteins, 2% ash, 50% total phenolics, 32% flavonoids and ability to reduce DPPH free radical to the lowest concentration, and at doses of 20 and 40 mg/L, obtained the highest inhibitions. Therefore, bocaiuva pulp proved to be a source of lipids, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids which were fundamental for the fruit to present a higher antioxidant capacity.