Chemical and biological activities of faveleira (Cnidoscolus quercifolius Pohl) seed oil for potential health applications.
Food Chem
; 337: 127771, 2021 Feb 01.
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ABSTRACT
Faveleira (Cnidoscolus quercifolius) is an emerging Brazilian plant, with seeds rich in edible oil. This study investigates physicochemical properties, chemical composition, thermal and oxidative stability, in vitro and in vivo toxicity, antioxidant, antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of faveleira seed oil. It was observed that the oil has low acidity, value of peroxide, chlorophyll, carotenoids, ß-carotene and high concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids. In addition to presenting thermal and oxidative stability and high total phenolic content, with vanillin, eugenol and quercetin were predominating. The oil showed no toxicity in vitro and in vivo, and presented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities. These findings provide relevant and appropriate conditions for processing of faveleira seed oil as functional food.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Óleos de Plantas
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Euphorbiaceae
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Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article