作者: Lyege Amazonas M. Magalhães , Maria da Paz Lima , Helyde Albuquerque Marinho , Antonio Gilberto Ferreira
DOI: 10.1590/S0044-59672007000300016
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摘要: The extract obtained in methanol from the fruits pulp of Endopleura uchi was fractionated using conventional chromatographic tecniques to isolate bergenin. In analysis composition carotenoids evidenced predominance b-carotene (16.57 mg.g-1). isomers b-carotene: trans-b-carotene (89.3%), 13-cis-b-carotene (8%) and 9-cis-b-carotene (3%) were detected. Considering importance nutritional role bioactivity bergenina, this study suggested potential fruit as functional food.