Pouteria spp. fruits: Health benefits of bioactive compounds and their potential for the food industry

• Published in: Food research international Vol. 173; p. 113310
• Main Authors: Oliveira, Andreza Cavalcante de, Mar, Josiana Moreira, Corrêa, Renilto Frota, Sanches, Edgar Aparecido, Campelo, Pedro Henrique, Ramos, Andrezza da Silva, Bezerra, Jaqueline de Araújo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-11-2023
• Subjects: Antioxidant; Flavonoids; Patents for Food Industry; Sapotaceae; Patents for Food Industry; Flavonoids; Sapotaceae; Antioxidant
• ISSN: 0963-9969; 1873-7145
• DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113310

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•The Pouteria spp. has fruits known and appreciated by consumers for their vast diversity and flavor.•The fruits are rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids.•Pouteria fruits have antioxidant properties.•Great interest in food products patented with the fruits.
The Sapotaceae family encompasses the genus Pouteria spp., comprising approximately 1,250 species of fruits cherished by consumers for their delightful assortment and flavors. Over the years, extensive research has been devoted to exploring the natural bioactive compounds present in these fruits, with the primary goal of preventing and/or mitigating the risk of degenerative diseases. Despite their widespread popularity in numerous countries, the chemistry, nutritional content, and biological potential of these fruits remain relatively unexplored. This comprehensive review aims to shed light on the principal volatile and non-volatile chemical components found in Pouteria fruits, which present notable antioxidant properties. By doing so, a broad perspective on the current trends in characterizing these compounds and their potential applications were provided, as well as the associated health benefits. Additionally, the prospects and potential applications of Pouteria fruits in the food industry were explored herein.