Department of Biochemistry, Analytical and Molecular Laboratorial Center (CLAn), Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Center for Food Analysis (NAL), Technological Development Support Laboratory (LADETEC), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2023 Nov;63(33):12453-12475. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2101983. Epub 2022 Jul 25.
Brazilian Amazon contains over 30,000 plant species and foods rich in bioactive compounds such as terpenes, phenolic acids, alkaloids, and flavonoids, of potential health benefits (antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, anticancer, gastroprotection, prebiotic effects, among others). The existence of residues from non-edible parts of plants (leaves, roots, stems, branches, barks) or fruit wastes (peel, bagasse, seeds) in the agri-food industry and its supply chain is an important challenge in food loss and waste management. In this critical review several Amazon species, focusing on extracts/essential oils from nonedible parts or wastes, were analyzed in terms of phytochemicals, biological activity, and underlying mechanisms. We hope this review emphasizes the importance of Amazon's sustainability initiatives on population health due to the potential shown against cancer, infectious diseases, and prevention of oral diseases. It is urgent to think about the conversion of amazon food wastes and co-products into high-added-value raw materials to develop novel drugs, food packaging systems, or nutraceutical foods.
巴西亚马逊地区拥有超过 30000 种植物物种，以及富含生物活性化合物的食物，如萜类化合物、酚酸、生物碱和类黄酮，具有潜在的健康益处（抗氧化、抗菌、抗寄生虫、抗癌、胃保护、益生元作用等）。在农业食品工业及其供应链中，存在非食用部分（叶子、根、茎、枝、树皮）或水果废弃物（果皮、甘蔗渣、种子）的残留物，这是粮食损失和浪费管理的一个重要挑战。在这篇重要的综述中，分析了几种亚马逊物种，重点是不可食用部分或废弃物的提取物/精油，从植物化学物质、生物活性和潜在机制方面进行了分析。我们希望这篇综述强调了亚马逊可持续发展倡议对人口健康的重要性，因为它显示出了对癌症、传染病和预防口腔疾病的潜在作用。迫切需要考虑将亚马逊地区的食物废弃物和副产物转化为高附加值的原材料，以开发新型药物、食品包装系统或营养食品。
