Nutraceutical properties of tamarillo fruits: A vibrational study
Daniel Martin1, Tércia Lopes2, Sandra Correia2
1University of Coimbra, Molecular Physical-Chemistry R&D Unit, Department of Chemistry, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
Abstract:
Tamarillo (tree tomato) is a subtropical tree that produces edible fruits with health-beneficial properties, since it contains several components with potential therapeutic and chemoprotective activity. The present work reports the first complete vibrational study (Raman and infrared) of this edible fruit. This approach allowed us to determine where the most relevant nutraceutical compounds are located in the fruit, as well as their relative amounts. Particular vibrational signatures were obtained for each part of the fruit, reporting different components for the epicarp (outer and inner sections), the pulp and the seeds, especially regarding the content in phenolic compounds, unsaturated fatty acids/esters and polymeric chains from the cuticular wax. Valuable information, at the molecular level was gathered regarding the nutricional value of tamarillo's fruit, for its different fractions. This is expected to pave the way for its introduction as a promising nutraceutical, based on the potential therapeutic properties of its main components.
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