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Abstract

Background: This research article delves into Babaco fruit’s—an Ecuadorian product with immense nutraceutical potential phytochemical composition and biological activity—in different maturation fruit stages. Bridging the gap between food and medicine, nutraceuticals offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Methods: Specifically, this study investigates Babaco’s antioxidant and its phenolic and flavonoid content across different ripening stages: physiological maturity, organoleptic quality immaturity, and commercial maturity. Results: This last stage of maturity exhibits the highest antioxidant activity, making it the optimal phase for marketing Babaco as a nutraceutical product. Further LC-MS analysis reveals the specific secondary metabolites responsible for this potent antioxidant capacity. Conclusions: By introducing Babaco as a nutraceutical fruit, Ecuador can showcase its unique phytochemical profile, which is rich in phenolic compounds and flavonoids. Consumers stand to gain from Babaco’s antioxidant properties, supporting overall health and well-being. Recognizing Babaco’s antioxidant potential aligns perfectly with Ecuador’s diverse biodiversity and offers a promising avenue for health-conscious choices.

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Title
Impact of Babaco (Vasoncelea x pentagona (Heilborn) Mabb.) Fruit Ripening Stages on Phytochemical Composition and Biological Properties
Author
Mihai, Raluca A 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Mauricio G Canchignia Guacollantes 1 ; Vivanco Gonzaga, Ramiro F 1 ; Cubi-Insuaste, Nelson S 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Catana, Rodica D 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Army Scientific and Technological Research Center—CICTE, Department of Life Science and Agriculture, Universidad de Las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE, Av. General Ruminahui s/n y, Sangolqui 171103, Ecuador; [email protected] (M.G.C.G.); [email protected] (R.F.V.G.); [email protected] (N.S.C.-I.) 
 Developmental Biology Department, Institute of Biology Bucharest of Romanian Academy, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania; [email protected] 
First page
718
Publication year
2024
Publication date
2024
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
22181989
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3149683171
Copyright
© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.