AVALIAÇÃO DA COMPOSIÇÃO CENTESIMAL DA AMÊNDOA DE LECYTHIS PISONIS (SAPUCAIA).
AVALIAÇÃO DA COMPOSIÇÃO CENTESIMAL DA AMÊNDOA DE LECYTHIS PISONIS (SAPUCAIA).
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.7652405043
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Palavras-chave: Fonte de proteína. Perfil lipídico
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Keywords: Protein source. Lipid profile
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Abstract: The centesimal composition of foods is a fundamental area of nutritional science that allows us to understand in detail the constitution of different foods, unveiling their composition in terms of macronutrients and micronutrients. Studies conducted with Sapucaia nuts from different regions of Brazil revealed high levels of proteins and lipids in this food, besides providing considerable amounts of minerals and a lipid profile rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. This work aimed to analyze the centesimal composition of Sapucaia almond. Moisture, ash, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates were analyzed. The lipid content varied from 63.7% to 65.5% in the samples, with the almonds from the Firmino Alves region standing out. The protein content (18.6% to 19.7%) did not vary much across regions. Therefore, it was concluded that the analyzed Sapucaia almonds presented excellent sources of fats and protein, demonstrating characteristics comparable to some nuts available in the market, and can now be added to a new product and undergo further analysis.
- Lys Barreto Garcia
- Cleidiane Pereira da Silva dos Santos
- Jessica Brito Santos Ferraz
- Cristiane Patrícia de Oliveira
- Biano Alves de Melo Neto