Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.): An Amazonian fruit with potential health benefits

Natália L Barboza,Josias Martins Dos Anjos Cruz,Renilto Frota Corrêa,Carlos Victor Lamarão,Alessandra Ramos Lima,Natália Mayumi Inada,Edgar Aparecido Sanches,Jaqueline de Araújo Bezerra,Pedro H Campelo

Food Research International（2022）

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Abstract

•Buriti is a fruit rich in nutrients, especially in fatty acids and carotenoids (pro vitamin A).•The fiber composition has prebiotic potential.•This fruit has a beneficial effect against chronic diseases, such as diabetes.•Buriti-based products are potential nutritional supplements.

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Key words

Carotenoids,Antioxidant property,Prebiotic,Antidiabetic,Unconventional food plant

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