The umbu tree, a plant belonging to the Spondias genus and Anacardiaceae family, has 18 species that are located in the Americas, Asia and Oceania. The fruit can be consumed fresh or processed into several other products. With Brazilian production estimated at 7765 t in 2018 and Bahia as the largest producer of these fruits, accounting for 5752 t of the total produced, this fruit was responsible for moving appr...
Papaya after minimal processing may present some physicochemical and biochemical changes in response to processing. However, some post-harvest techniques, such as the use of edible toppings and the use of calcium lactate, can be used in order to minimize these changes and prolong the shelf life of the product. This study aimed to verify the efficiency of the application of calcium lactate (6%) and cassava starc...
The umbu tree, a plant belonging to the Spondias genus and Anacardiaceae family, has 18 species that are located in the Americas, Asia and Oceania. The fruit has been highlighted in the national and international market for its variety of bioactive compounds, which have nutraceutical and therapeutic effects. However, a better use can be obtained through the knowledge of the genetic variability of these fruits. ...