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Larry Oscar Chañi-Paucar1, Perfecto Chagua-Rodríguez1, Walter Javier Cuadrado-Campó1
1Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería de Alimentos y Agroindustria (GIIAA), Universidad Nacional Autónoma Altoandina de Tarma (UNAAT), La Florida-Cochayoc Highway, Huancucro, 2092, Zip code: 12651, Junin, Peru.
Tumbo fruit, a species within the Passiflora genus, offers significant industrial potential due to its nutritional and bioactive properties. This review highlights its applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, emphasizing its value for biorefineries.
Area of Science:
- Food Science and Technology
- Phytochemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Limited scientific knowledge exists for Tumbo fruit compared to other Passiflora species.
- Tumbo fruit possesses notable nutritional and functional properties, indicating industrial potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current scientific advancements concerning Tumbo fruit.
- To explore its food technological aspects, uses, and bioactive potential for various industries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific advances on Tumbo fruit.
- Analysis of nutritional, sensory, and compositional attributes of Tumbo products and by-products.
Main Results:
- Tumbo fruit derivatives (nectar, jellies, jams, wines) exhibit diverse attributes suitable for new product development.
- The fruit's technological properties and bioactive molecules support broad applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Conclusions:
- Tumbo fruit and its derivatives have significant potential for industrialization, particularly in functional foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
- A Tumbo biorefinery presents a promising avenue for valorizing its high-value bioactive compounds.
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