Camu-Camu (Myrciaria dubia) from the Amazon

Jaime Paiva Lopes Aguiar, Francisca das Chagas do Amaral Souza

Antioxidant capacity, Fruits of the Amazon, Vitamin C.

Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia)H.B.K.) Mc Vaugh fruits are promising sources of various bioactive compounds such as vitamin C. Camu-camu is a fruit native to the Amazon region and is considered the greatest natural source of vitamin C worldwide are also good sources of minerals. The objective of this sudy was to analyze pulp camu-camu throughout the Amazon region using the methodology Vitamin C content was measured by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Analyzes have shown that camu-camu powder had the highest content of antioxidants capacity, 51,567 umol TE/g and anthocyanins 9548 GAE mg/100g compared to açaí, blueberry, apple and orange pulp. In conclusion, camu-camu can bel used to introduce bioactive compounds into food products and to delay or prevent many human diseases.

Received:16 Jun 2021; Received in revised form: 14 Jul 2021; Accepted: 22 Jul 2021; Available online: 29 Jul 2021

10.22161/ijaers.87.37