Nutritional aspects of non-conventional edible plants from Brazil: Caruru (Amaranthus spinosus L) and trapoeraba (Commelina benghalensis).

Caruru (Amaranthus spinosus L) and trapoeraba (Commelina benghalensis) are NCEPs introduced into Brazil and are widely used by certain communities. Given the lack of information on carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals present in A. spinosus and C. benghalensis grown in Brazil, this study aimed to determine the proximate composition and the micronutrient profile of these two NCEPs obtained from family farming in the Middle Doce River (Médio Rio Doce) region in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The proximate composition was evaluated using AOAC methods, vitamin E by HPLC with fluorescence detection, vitamin C and carotenoids by HPLC-DAD, and minerals by atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma. In summary, the leaves of A. spinosus exhibited a high content of dietary fiber (10.20 g.100 g-1), potassium (708.8 mg·100 g-1), iron (4.0 mg·100 g-1) and ß-carotene (6.94 mg·100 g-1), while the leaves of C. benghalensis were sources of potassium (1399.31 mg·100 g-1), iron (5.7 mg·100 g-1), calcium (163 mg·100 g-1), zinc (1.3 mg·100 g-1), ascorbic acid (23.61 mg·100 g-1), and ß-carotene (31.33 mg·100 g-1). It was therefore concluded that C. benghalensis and A. spinosus, especially, presented excellent potential as important nutritional sources for human consumption, highlighting the gap existing between the available technical and scientific material, thus making them an important and necessary axis of research.

Proximate composition and characterization of the vitamins and minerals of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) from the Middle Doce River region - Minas Gerais, Brazil.

This study aimed to determine the chemical composition and the vitamin, carotenoid, and mineral profile in dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) collected from the Middle Doce River region (Médio Rio Doce) in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. To accomplish this, the physicochemical parameters, such as titratable acidity, pH, and soluble solids were determined, in addition to the evaluation of the plants' proximate composition (moisture, ash, proteins, dietary fibers, and lipids). The vitamin E, carotenoids and vitamin C were determined by HPLC and the minerals were analysed by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. The T. officinale samples presented a low content of macronutrients, a total energy value of 27.88 kcal.100 g-1 FW, a high fiber content (3.7 g.100 g-1 FW), low levels of total vitamin E (43.67 µg.100 g-1 FW), total carotenoids of 11.95 g.100 g-1 FW, and did not present vitamin C in detectable levels. The mineral analysis revealed a high concentration of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and selenium, and small amounts or traces of aluminium, cadmium, nickel, and chromium. In conclusion, T. officinale was shown to be an important source of nutrients, especially fiber, iron and manganese.

Stability of B vitamins, vitamin E, xanthophylls and flavonoids during germination and maceration of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.).

The impact of maceration and germination on the concentration of bioactive compounds still needs to be evaluated. The stability of B complex vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine), vitamin E (α, ß, γ, δ tocopherols and tocotrienols), xanthophylls (lutein and zeaxanthin) and flavonoids (3-deoxyanthocyanidins-3-DXAs, flavones and flavanones) was evaluated in sorghum grains subjected to maceration and germination, using High Performance Liquid Chromatography. Maceration and germination reduced thiamine and pyridoxine concentrations (retentions ranging from 3.8 to 50.2%). Riboflavin and Vitamin E concentrations were not affected by maceration. Germination increased riboflavin and reduced vitamin E. 3-DXAs were sensitive to maceration and germination (retentions of 69.6% and 69.9%, respectively). Flavones contents decreased with germination. Our results indicate that, after germination and/or maceration, sorghum had important nutritional and functional value. Thus, its intake, mainly in macerated forms, should be encouraged, since concentrations of riboflavin, vitamin E and flavones were not altered during this processing.

Extruded sorghum consumption associated with a caloric restricted diet reduces body fat in overweight men: A randomized controlled trial.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sorghum intake on body composition and metabolic variables in overweight men. In a randomized controlled crossover study, 24 overweight men (25.6 ±â€¯4.6 years) were randomly allocated into one of two treatments: extruded sorghum or extruded wheat. The study consisted of 2 periods of 8 weeks with at least 4 weeks of washout. Anthropometric, clinical and metabolic risk variables were assessed at baseline and at the end of each intervention period. Extruded sorghum consumption reduced body fat percentage and increased daily carbohydrate and dietary fiber intake when compared to wheat consumption. Also, sorghum increased the serum glutathione peroxidase concentration, but no difference was observed when compared to wheat consumption. Extruded sorghum demonstrated to be a good alternative to control obesity in overweight men.

Nutritional value of non-conventional vegetables prepared by family farmers in rural communities / Valor nutricional de hortaliças não convencionais preparadas por agricultores familiares em comunidades rurais

ABSTRACT: Four most consumed non-conventional vegetables were analyzed raw and after cooking techniques routinely used by family farmers: ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.); wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis L.), serralha (Sonchus arvensis L), and capiçova (Erechtites valeriana). Chemical composition was determined according to AOAC. Vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenoids were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography, and phenolic compounds and minerals by spectrophotometry. Vitamin E and carotenoids concentrations were higher in stir fried wild mustard (7.68 mg.100 g-1 and 7.45 mg.100 g-1, respectively). Cooking reduced some minerals concentration in the non-conventional vegetables, but increased vitamins and carotenoids concentrations. The vegetables presented high content of minerals but low protein concentration and total energy content. Non-conventional vegetables can be considered of excellent nutritional value and frequent consumption of these vegetables can contribute to improve the feeding of farmers and their families.

RESUMO: Quatro hortaliças não convencionais mais consumidas foram analisadas cruas e após as técnicas de cocção utilizadas rotineiramente pelos agricultores familiares: ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata Mill.); mostarda selvagem (Sinapis arvensis L.), serralha (Sonchus arvensis L) e capiçova (Erechtites valeriana). A composição química foi determinada de acordo com a AOAC. A vitamina C, vitamina E e os carotenoides foram determinados por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (CLAE), e compostos fenólicos e minerais foram determinados por espectrofotometria. As concentrações de vitamina E e carotenoides foram maiores na mostarda selvagem (7,68 mg.100 g-1e 7,45 mg.100 g-1, respectivamente). A cocção reduziu a concentração de alguns minerais nas hortaliças não convencionais, mas aumentou as concentrações de vitaminas e carotenoides. As hortaliças apresentaram alto teor de minerais, mas baixa concentração protéica e valor energético total. As hortaliças não convencionais podem ser consideradas de excelente valor nutricional. O consumo frequente dessas hortaliças pode contribuir para melhorar a alimentação dos agricultores e suas famílias.

Consumption of a drink containing extruded sorghum reduces glycaemic response of the subsequent meal.

PURPOSE: Glycaemic control is essential to prevent the manifestation of diabetes in predisposed individuals and the development of associated comorbidities. It is believed that sorghum may modulate the glucose response. In this study, we investigated the effect of extruded sorghum consumption, and the profile of bioactive compounds, on postprandial glycaemia of a subsequent meal in normal weight and normoglycaemic subjects. METHODS: This was a randomized, single-blind, crossover designed study. After a 12 h overnight fasting, ten subjects reported to the laboratory to participate in four experimental sessions, and consumed one of three sorghum test drinks: sorghum P 3-DXAs (with proanthocyanidins-P and rich in 3-deoxyanthocyanidins-3-DXAs); 3-DXAs (without proanthocyanidins and rich in 3-DXAs); and control (low in 3-DXAs and without proanthocyanidins); or a non-sorghum drink. 30 min later, the subjects consumed a glucose solution (25 g glucose). Glycaemic response was monitored at times 0 (before glucose solution), 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 min (after glucose solution consumption). The incremental areas under the glycaemic curve (iAUC) were calculated by the trapezoidal method. RESULTS: Intake of P 3-DXAs drink before the glucose solution resulted in a postprandial iAUC lower than the other sorghum test drinks. Sorghum drinks minimized the postprandial glycaemia peak. CONCLUSION: Sorghum drinks consumption, especially the P 3-DXAs drink, 30 min before the glucose solution resulted in lower iAUC compared to the non-sorghum drink, leading to a lower glycaemic response.

Comparing sorghum and wheat whole grain breakfast cereals: Sensorial acceptance and bioactive compound content.

The sensory acceptance and the content of bioactive compounds of whole-sorghum and whole-wheat breakfast cereals were compared. Sensory acceptance was assessed using the Food Action RatingScale. 3-Deoxyanthocyanidins, flavones and flavanones were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with diode array detection, and vitamin E by HPLC with fluorescence detection. Total phenolics and antioxidant activity were determined by spectrophotometry. The sorghum breakfast cereal had better sensory acceptance (70.6%) than wheat breakfast cereal (41.18%). Sorghum had higher 3-deoxyanthocyanidin content (100% higher), total phenolic compounds (98.2% higher) and antioxidant activity (87.9% higher) than wheat breakfast cereal. Flavones and flavanones were not detected in both breakfast cereals. Total vitamin E content was 78.6% higher in wheat than in sorghum breakfast cereal. Thus, consumption of whole sorghum breakfast cereal should be encouraged, since it had good sensory acceptance and is a source of bioactive compounds that can promote benefits to human health.

Effect of the storage time and temperature on phenolic compounds of sorghum grain and flour.

This study evaluated the effect of storage temperature (4, 25 and 40°C) and time on the color and contents of 3-deoxyanthocyanins, total anthocyanins, total phenols and tannins of sorghum stored for 180days. Two genotypes SC319 (grain and flour) and TX430 (bran and flour) were analyzed. The SC319 flour showed luteolinidin and apigeninidin contents higher than the grain and the TX430 bran had the levels of all compounds higher than the flour. The storage temperature did not affect most of the analyzed variables. The content of most of the compounds reduced during the first 60days when they became stable. At day 180, the retention of the compounds in the genotypes SC319 and TX430 ranged from 56.1-77.9% and 67.3-80.1% (3-deoxyanthocyanins), 88.4-93.8% and 84.6-96.8% (total anthocyanins) and 86.7-86.8 and 89.4-100% (phenols) respectively. The retention of tannins ranged from 56.6 to 85.3%. The color of samples remained stable for 120days.

Avaliação da estabilidade da capacidade antioxidante e de parâmetros físico-químicos de néctares de frutas caseiros / Assessment of the antioxidant capacity and of the physicalchemicalsparameters stability in homemade fruit nectars

Este estudo avaliou a capacidade antioxidante e os indicadores físico-químicos de néctares caseirosde laranja, manga e maracujá, mantidos sob refrigeração (5 ± 2 oC) por 24 horas. Os néctaresforam preparados em laboratório e mantidos sob refrigeração, simulando as condições domésticas.As análises foram realizadas após o preparo (T0) e durante o acondicionamento sob refrigeração(1 h, 4 h e 24 h). Os sólidos solúveis, pH e cor foram determinados respectivamente por refratometria,potenciometria e colorimetria. Carotenoides e ácido ascórbico foram analisados por cromatografialíquida de alta eficiência; a concentração de compostos fenólicos foi determinada utilizando-seo reagente de Folin Ciocalteau e a atividade antioxidante pelo teste do DPPH. Ácido ascórbico,β-caroteno e compostos fenólicos foram identificados em todos os néctares. Foram encontradosα-caroteno e β-criptoxantina no néctar de laranja e licopeno no néctar de manga. Durante 24 horasde refrigeração, os compostos analisados e a atividade antioxidante mantiveram-se estáveis. De formageral, os parâmetros físico-químicos também se mantiveram estáveis durante o período avaliado.Em conclusão, sob as condições utilizadas no presente estudo, os néctares não apresentaramalteração da capacidade antioxidante, podendo ser considerados fontes de carotenoides e vitamina C,mesmo se consumidos após 24 horas de preparo.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and the physical-chemicalindicators of homemade nectars of orange, mango and passion fruit, kept under refrigeration(5 ± 2 °C) for 24 hours. The nectars were prepared in laboratory and kept under refrigerationsimulating the domestic conditions. The samples analyses were performed after their preparations(T0) and during the refrigerated storage (1 h, 4 h and 24 h). Soluble solids, pH and color weredetermined by refractometry, colorimetry and potentiometry, respectively. Carotenoids andascorbic acid were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography, the concentrationof phenolic compounds were determined by using Folin Ciocalteau reagent, and the antioxidantactivity by the DPPH test. Ascorbic acid, β-carotene and phenolic compounds were identified inall of the analyzed nectars samples. The α-carotene and β-cryptoxanthin were found in orangenectar and the lycopene in mango nectar samples. During the refrigeration for 24 hours,the analyzed compounds and the antioxidant activity remained stable. In general, thephysical-chemicals parameters also remained stable during the storage for 24 hours. In conclusion,under the conditions used in this study, the nectars might be considered as antioxidant sources,even if consumed after being prepared 24 hours before.

Avaliação da estabilidade da capacidade antioxidante e de parâmetros físico-químicos de néctares de frutas caseiros / Assessment of the antioxidant capacity and of the physicalchemicals parameters stability in homemade fruit nectars

Este estudo avaliou a capacidade antioxidante e os indicadores físico-químicos de néctares caseiros de laranja, manga e maracujá, mantidos sob refrigeração (5 ± 2 o C) por 24 horas. Os néctares foram preparados em laboratório e mantidos sob refrigeração, simulando as condições domésticas. As análises foram realizadas após o preparo (T0) e durante o acondicionamento sob refrigeração (1 h, 4 h e 24 h). Os sólidos solúveis, pH e cor foram determinados respectivamente por refratometria, potenciometria e colorimetria. Carotenoides e ácido ascórbico foram analisados por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência; a concentração de compostos fenólicos foi determinada utilizando-se o reagente de Folin Ciocalteau e a atividade antioxidante pelo teste do DPPH. Ácido ascórbico, β-caroteno e compostos fenólicos foram identificados em todos os néctares. Foram encontrados α-caroteno e β-criptoxantina no néctar de laranja e licopeno no néctar de manga. Durante 24 horas de refrigeração, os compostos analisados e a atividade antioxidante mantiveram-se estáveis. De forma geral, os parâmetros físico-químicos também se mantiveram estáveis durante o período avaliado. Em conclusão, sob as condições utilizadas no presente estudo, os néctares não apresentaram alteração da capacidade antioxidante, podendo ser considerados fontes de carotenoides e vitamina C, mesmo se consumidos após 24 horas de preparo.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and the physical-chemical indicators of homemade nectars of orange, mango and passion fruit, kept under refrigeration (5 ± 2 °C) for 24 hours. The nectars were prepared in laboratory and kept under refrigeration simulating the domestic conditions. The samples analyses were performed after their preparations (T0) and during the refrigerated storage (1 h, 4 h and 24 h). Soluble solids, pH and color were determined by refractometry, colorimetry and potentiometry, respectively. Carotenoids and ascorbic acid were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography, the concentration of phenolic compounds were determined by using Folin Ciocalteau reagent, and the antioxidant activity by the DPPH test. Ascorbic acid, β-carotene and phenolic compounds were identified in all of the analyzed nectars samples. The α-carotene and β-cryptoxanthin were found in orange nectar and the lycopene in mango nectar samples. During the refrigeration for 24 hours, the analyzed compounds and the antioxidant activity remained stable. In general, the physical-chemicals parameters also remained stable during the storage for 24 hours. In conclusion, under the conditions used in this study, the nectars might be considered as antioxidant sources, even if consumed after being prepared 24 hours before.

B vitamins related to homocysteine metabolism in adults celiac disease patients: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: The only treatment for celiac disease is the gluten-free diet. Few studies have assessed the nutritional adequacy of this diet, especially of B vitamins related to homocysteine metabolism. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status and serum concentrations of B vitamins involved in homocysteine metabolism, and to determine whether the dietary intake of these vitamins are meeting Dietary Reference Intakes in celiac patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional study enrolled a total of 20 celiac patients (36.3 ± 13.7 years old; 65% women), following strict gluten-free diet (GFD) and 39 healthy controls matched by sex and age. The dietary intake was assessed by 3-day food records, and serum concentrations of homocysteine and vitamins B6, B12, and folate were determined after overnight fasting. Comparisons between the two groups were performed by Student's t test or Mann-Whitney U-test, for continuous variables. Pearson's chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was used for categorical variables. An alpha level of 5% were considered significant. RESULTS: Celiac patients had lower serum folate concentrations (7.7 ± 3.5 ng/mL, P < 0.05) than controls. All celiac patients had folate intake below the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) (130.8 ± 53.6 µg/d). However, only a small proportion of celiac patients had hyperhomocysteinemia. CONCLUSIONS: Celiac patients treated with GFD presented inadequacy of dietary folate intake and low-serum concentrations of folate, suggesting that more attention should be given to the quality of the nutrients offered by the GFD, as it constitutes a lifelong treatment.

Tocochromanols and carotenoids in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.): diversity and stability to the heat treatment.

The content and stability (retention) to dry heat in a conventional oven (DHCO) and extrusion of tocochromanols and carotenoids in sorghum genotypes were evaluated. One hundred sorghum genotypes showed high variability in tocochromanol content (280.7-2962.4 µg/100g in wet basis) and 23% of the genotypes were classified as source of vitamin E. The total carotenoid varied from 2.12 to 85.46 µg/100g in one hundred sorghum genotypes. According to the genetic variability for carotenoids and tocochromanols, the 100 genotypes were grouped into 7 groups. The retention of the total tocochromanols and α-tocopherol equivalent decreased after extrusion (69.1-84.8% and 52.4-85.0%, respectively) but increased after DHCO (106.8-114.7% and 109.9-115.8%, respectively). Sorghum carotenoids were sensitive to extrusion (30.7-37.1%) and DHCO (58.6-79.2%). In conclusion, the tocochromanols profile in sorghum varied widely and the genotypes presented high genetic variability for carotenoids and tocochromanols. Sorghum was a source of tocochromanols, which increased after DHCO and decreased after extrusion. The carotenoid content in sorghum decreased after DHCO and extrusion.

Influência do branqueamento, pasteurização e congelamento nas características físico-químicas, nos carotenoides e no valor de vitamina A de polpa de araticum (Annona crassiflora Mart) / Influence of the bleaching, pasteurization and freezing on the physic-chemical characteristics, on carotenoids and vitamin A value of “araticum” (Annona crassiflora Mart) pulp

Avaliaram-se os efeitos da pasteurização (75 °C, 30 minutos), branqueamento (70 °C, 2 minutos) e congelamento (-5 °C ou -18 °C) nas características físico-químicas (acidez titulável, pH e sólidos solúveis) e nos carotenoides de polpa de araticum durante 180 dias de armazenamento. Os carotenoides(all-trans-α-caroteno e all-trans-β-caroteno) foram analisados por cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência. A polpa in natura apresentou elevado teor de sólidos solúveis (21,27 °Brix), all-trans-α-caroteno(1,98 mg/100 g), all-trans-β-caroteno (1,58 mg/100 g) e do valor de vitamina A (131,46 RAE/100 g) quando comparados a outros frutos do Cerrado. A pasteurização, o branqueamento e o armazenamento não modificaram as características físico-químicas da polpa. Os tratamentos térmicos diminuíram igualmente (p > 0,05) os teores de all-trans-α-caroteno, all-trans-β-caroteno e valor de vitamina A(média: 18, -41 e -41 %, respectivamente). Os carotenoides e o valor de vitamina A nas polpas branqueadas, pasteurizadas e congeladas a -5 °C ou -18 °C variaram similarmente até 90 dias de armazenamento.Aos 180 dias de armazenamento, os teores de all-trans-α-caroteno e all-trans-β-caroteno e o valor de vitamina A aumentaram nas polpas pasteurizadas (média: +6,5 %, +33,0 % e +33,5 %, respectivamente) e reduziram nas polpas branqueadas (-23,5 %, -19,5 % e -19,5 %, respectivamente). O binômio branqueamento/congelamento mostrou-se eficaz para armazenamento da polpa por até 90 dias;após esse período, recomenda-se o uso da pasteurização/congelamento...

Effects of processing with dry heat and wet heat on the antioxidant profile of sorghum.

The effects of domestic processing with dry heat (F2-oven/milling; F3-milling/oven; F4-microwave oven/milling; F5-milling/microwave oven; F6-popped grains/milling) and wet heat (F7-cooking in water/drying/milling) on the antioxidant profile of sorghum flours (F1-raw flour) were evaluated. 3-Deoxyanthocyanidins and total phenolic compounds were stable to dry heat (retention between 96.1% and 106.3%) and reduced with wet heat. All processing with dry heat increased the vitamin E content (2,201.9-3,112.1 µg/100 g) and its retention, and reduced the carotenoids (4.78-17.27 µg/100 g). The antioxidant activity in processed flours with dry heat remained constant (F3 and F6) or increased (F2, F4 and F5) and decreased after processing with wet heat. Overall, the grains milled before processing in oven and in microwave oven retained more vitamin E and less carotenoids than those milled after these processing. In conclusion, dry heat did not affect the phenolic compounds and 3-deoxyanthocyanidins of sorghum, but increased the vitamin E and antioxidant activity, and reduced the carotenoids. The wet heat processing reduced all antioxidant compounds except carotenoids, which increased.

NÉCTAR DE CAGAITA (Eugenia dysenterica DC. ): DESENVOLVIMENTO, CARACTERIZAÇÃO MICROBIOLÓGICA, SENSORIAL, QUÍMICA E ESTUDO DA ESTABILIDADE / CAGAITA NECTAR (Eugenia dysenterica DC.): DEVELOPMENT, MICROBIOLOGICAL, SENSORY AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION, AND STABILITY STUDY

O presente estudo objetivou desenvolver néctares de cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica DC.), caracterizá-los quanto aos parâmetros microbiológicos, sensoriais e químicos e verificar a estabilidade do produto durante o armazenamento. Quatro formulações de néctar contendo 20, 30, 40 e 50% de polpa foram desenvolvidas e avaliadas microbiológica (coliformes totais e termotolerantes, bolores, leveduras e Salmonela spp) e sensorialmente (teste de aceitação). A formulação mais aceita foi avaliada quanto ao conteúdo de sólidos solúveis (SS), pH, acidez titulável (AT), relação SS/AT, umidade, proteínas, lipídios, carboidratos, fibra alimentar total (FAT), cinzas, carotenoides e ácido ascórbico (AA), verificando-se a estabilidade do produto armazenado sob congelamento (-18ºC/90 dias) e refrigeração (5ºC/72 horas). Não foi observada a presença dos micro-organismos pesquisados nas quatro formulações desenvolvidas. As formulações com 40 e 50% de polpa apresentaram maior aceitação para os atributos cor, sabor e impressão global. O néctar contendo 50% de polpa apresentou SS de 11,43 ºBrix, pH de 3,59 e relação SS/AT de 19,37. Verificou-se (em 100 g) AT de 0,59 g de ácido cítrico; 85,75 g de umidade; 0,29 g de proteínas; 0,27 g de lipídios; 12,93 g de carboidratos; 0,68 g de FAT; 0,08 g de cinzas; 55,31 kcal; 0,25 mg de carotenoides e 19,6 mg de AA. Durante o armazenamento não foram observadas alterações estatisticamente significativas nos valores de SS, AT, pH, carotenoides e AA. O néctar de cagaita atendeu as características químicas e os padrões microbiológicos estabelecidos pela legislação brasileira, alcançou boa aceitação dos consumidores e apresentou excelente estabilidade durante o armazenamento.

Geleia de cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica DC ): desenvolvimento,caracterização microbiológica, sensorial, química e estudo da estabilidade / Cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica DC ) jelly: development, microbiological, sensory, chemical characterization, and stability study

Foram desenvolvidas geleias de cagaita (Eugenia dysenterica DC.), nas quais caracterizaram-se parâmetros microbiológicos, sensoriais, químicos e estabilidade durante o armazenamento. Quatro formulações de geleia foram elaboradas utilizando-se dois tipos de polpa (filtrada ou não filtrada) e duas proporções de polpa:sacarose:pectina (50:50:0,2 e 60:40:0,1). As quatro formulações foram submetidas à análise microbiológica e ao teste de aceitação sensorial. Selecionou-se uma formulação de geleia para determinara composição centesimal e os parâmetros químicos (acidez titulável, sólidos solúveis, pH, ácido ascórbico e carotenoides), durante 120 dias. Não houve detecção de micro-organismos nas formulações. As formulações não apresentaram diferenças estatísticas na aceitação, com escores sensoriais entre 7,52 e 8,19 em todos os atributos avaliados. Após 120 dias de armazenamento, a formulação selecionada (G4: polpa filtrada: sacarose:pectina, proporções 60:40:0,1) apresentou reduções significativas em todos parâmetros químicos. Apesar disso, a formulação G4 manteve-se como fonte de vitamina C. Todas as formulações de geleia apresentaram-se seguras microbiologicamente e com boa aceitação sensorial. A formulação G4 apresentou bom valor nutricional, destacando-se como fonte de vitamina C. Assim, a produção, comercialização e consumo de geleia de cagaita são recomendados com o intuito de contribuir na geração de renda e melhoria do aporte nutricional, especialmente para indivíduos residentes na região do Cerrado.