Mineral profile, carotenoids and composition of cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal), a wild Brazilian fruit

作者：Sereno Aiane Benevide; Bampi Marlene; dos Santos Isabela Eloise; Rodrigues Ferreira Sila Mary; Bertin Renata Labronici; Hecke Kruger Claudia Carneiro

来源：Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2018, 72: 32-38.

DOI：10.1016/j.jfca.2018.06.001

• Food analysis
• Food composition
• Cocona
• Solanaceae
• Solanum sessilifiorum Dunal
• Atlantic forest
• Biodiversity
• Mineral
• Food security

Cocona (Solanum sessilifiorum Dunal) is a wild fruit native to the Amazon. There has been a recent interest in its cultivation in several regions of Brazil, including the Atlantic Forest. The objective of this study was to characterize cocona regarding its physical characteristics and physico-chemical composition, including the contents of minerals and major carotenoids. Colour was assessed and related to the contents of lycopene and beta-carotene. The fruits had an average weight of 83.91 +/- 20.47 g and 97% of edible portion. Cocona fruits have high contents of fibre and protein, and titratable acidity favourable for the formulation of by-products. There was a good correlation between carotenoids and instrumental colour. Cocona also exhibited significant amounts of selenium, phosphorus and iron. The mineral profile provides a starting point for more complex and in-depth evaluations in terms of actual intake and incentive of fruit consumption, resulting in added nutritional value to the consumer and the food industry.

• 出版日期2018-9