Avaliação de compostos fenólicos em diferentes acessos do fruto Butia Capitata

Abstract

The Brazilian Cerrado has a wide variety of endemic fruit species with high nutritional and functional value. Among the great diversity of flora, the species Butia capitata, belonging to the Arecaceae family, stands out. Its fruit is popularly known as coquinhoazedo, butiá, coquinho or butiá azedo, and is of local socioeconomic importance. The fruit is rich in lipids, fibers, minerals and a source of compounds with biological activity, capable of providing numerous health benefits. However, this potential is still little studied. The present study aimed to evaluate the profile of phenolic compounds of Butia capitata fruits in 3 color varieties. The fruits were pulped, macerated and subjected to extraction of bioactive compounds using the solvents methanol and acetone. The extracts were then analyzed for total phenolic compounds (TPC), anthocyanins and yellow flavonoids. The fruits presented intermediate or high TPC content, and a very significant concentration of yellow flavonoids and anthocyanins. Therefore, identifying the bioactive compounds of fruits that are still little explored can extend their applications and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity.