Marajó Island and its Technological Potential - Physicochemical study of tucumã and the oils extracted from the pulp and larva (Speciomerus Ruficornis Germar)

The Amazon region is home to numerous plant species, where the oilseeds stand out. Thus, fruits of some palm trees have been constantly studied, as the lipid fraction of their pulp and kernel, for having excellent nutritional value (SILVA, 2020). The tucumã of Pará (Astrocaryum vulgare Mart.) species belonging to the Arecaceae family, can be found in relatively dry land, producing fruit in clusters (SANTOS, 2018). It has a great potential that can be exploited in family production models, as an important source of income and food, because besides occurring naturally in the region, this production has great chances of conquering local markets . The fruit has considerable amounts of bioactive compounds (carotenoids), dietary fiber, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and oleic acids that bring important effects in the human diet. From the tucuma fruit, two types of oils can be obtained, one from the pulp and another from the almonds, both edible, differentiated by quality.

About the author

Suane da Silva Soares - Laureata in Tecnologie Alimentari presso l'Università dello Stato del Pará (UEPA-2016), Specialista in Ingegneria della Produzione presso Faculdade Ideal (FACI-2018). Esperienza in analisi di laboratorio per il controllo e la verifica di aspetti della qualità degli alimenti.

Product details

• Authors: Carmelita de Fátima Amaral Ribeiro, Elivaldo Nunes Modesto Junior, Suane da Silva Soares
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.08.2022
• EAN: 9786205087596
• ISBN: 9786205087596
• No. of pages: 68
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 4 mm x 220 mm
• Weight: 108 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food