Peer-Reviewed Research Database
Pitanga — 1,114 papers
Papers mentioning pitanga or its compounds, drawn from PubMed and peer-reviewed food science journals. Click any title to read the full abstract on the original source.
2026
Journal of the science of food and agriculture
pharmacology
BACKGROUND: Several commercial berries have been examined for anthocyanin composition, bioaccessibility, and bioactive effects, while Brazilian berries remain underexplored. This s...
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PMID: 41612125
DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.70436
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2026
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<i>Eugenia pyriformis</i> Cambess., popularly known as uvaia, is a native Brazilian species belonging to the Myrtaceae family that has attracted pharmacological interest due to its...
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2026
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<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (fall armyworm) is a polyphagous pest with widespread resistance to synthetic insecticides, while essential oils (EOs) and biological control agents, s...
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2025
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This study aimed to evaluate the yield, color, and chemical composition of Eugenia uniflora essential oils collected from different regions of the Rio de Janeiro (in situ), and to...
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2025
other
The development of active food packaging has evolved rapidly in recent years, offering innovative solutions to enhance food preservation and safety while addressing sustainability...
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PMID: 40807649
DOI: 10.3390/foods14152713
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2025
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Brazil is home to a rich biodiversity of native edible fruits renowned for their health-promoting compounds and flavors. Among these, Eugenia uniflora L. (Brazilian pitanga) is par...
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2024
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Native and exotic fruits from the Amazon have varied characteristics, with aroma being a decisive factor in their acceptance for medicinal use as a nutraceutical supplement. This w...
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PMID: 38790790
DOI: 10.3390/foods13101490
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2024
pharmacology
The fruit of the cashew, a tree belonging to the family Anacardiaceae, is composed of approximately 10% nut (cashew) and 90% stalk or pseudofruit, usually discarded in situ and fer...
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PMID: 39123548
DOI: 10.3390/foods13152357
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2021
Chemistry & biodiversity
pharmacology
Variability of secondary metabolites in edible (peel and pulp) and inedible (seeds) parts of three pitanga varieties, red, red-orange and purple, was investigated during the matura...
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2019
Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)
other
Changes in volatile constituents and phenolic compounds were investigated during fruit development of three pitanga biotypes. Constituents were submitted to multivariate analysis a...
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2018
Journal of the science of food and agriculture
other
BACKGROUND: Phytochemical profiles of two Brazilian native fruits - pitanga (red and purple) and araçá (yellow and red) - as well as strawberry cultivars Albion, Aromas and Camaros...
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2012
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition
aroma analysis
The characteristic flavor of exotic tropical fruits is one of their most attractive attributes to consumers. In this article, the enormous diversity of exotic fruit flavors is revi...
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2008
Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
unrelated
The indigenous pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) is now marketed and commercially processed in Brazil. In the present work, the carotenoids of the pitanga fruit from two states and at...
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2023
Molecules
unrelated
Guava, pitanga and acerola are known for their vitamin content and high levels of bioactive compounds. Thus, the preparation of combinations of these fruits comprises a blend with...
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2026
gc ms
The color and scent of flowers are vital ornamental attributes influenced by a complex interaction of metabolic and transcriptional mechanisms. Comparative analyses were performed...
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2025
International journal of food microbiology
other
Fusarium graminearum (F. graminearum), responsible for Fusarium head blight in cereals, causes significant yield losses and produces mycotoxins contaminating food and feed. The com...
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2025
Biotechnology and bioengineering
other
Citronellal and citronellol are monoterpenoids that serve as key ingredients in the flavor and fragrance industry and hold significant potential for pharmaceutical applications. Cu...
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2024
Journal of ethnopharmacology
pharmacology
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cymbopogon (Poaceae) plants have been used for various purposes by many indigenous peoples in all continents. In particular, almost all species in t...
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2024
aeda
The protective effects of L-aspartic acid, L-valine, and L-proline on the stability of mulberry anthocyanins were investigated. Results showed that L-aspartic acid, L-valine, and L...
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2023
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
pharmacology
Obesity has become a major health issue worldwide and obese individuals possess higher levels of adipose tissue when compared with healthy individuals. Obesity is highly associated...
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