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Resumen El mercado mundial de bebidas de frutas está interesado en jugos exóticos con alto valor nutricional y parte de esa demanda puede satisfacerse con derivados de uchuva. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la pasteurización sobre la concentración de vitamina C, carotenoides y el color superficial del jugo de uchuva. Frutos de uchuva en estado de madurez 5 (amarillo-naranja) se procesaron en un extractor de jugo comercial y el jugo obtenido se mezcló con agua destilada en una relación 1:1. Se evaluaron dos tratamientos de pasteurización (80 °C durante 15 minutos y 94 °C durante 29 minutos) para conocer sus efectos sobre las variables de respuesta (vitamina C, carotenoides y color superficial). Los resultados indican que los tratamientos de pasteurización no afectaron significativamente la concentración de vitamina C y la luminosidad. Sin embargo, los tratamientos térmicos aumentaron significativamente (p

La demanda de frutas exóticas, entre ellas la uchuva, se ha venido incrementando debido a sus excelentes propiedades nutricionales y sus altos contenidos de vitaminas A, B y C y de minerales como el calcio, el hierro y el fósforo, ideales para fortalecer el sistema inmunitario. Los frutos de la uchuva tienden a rajarse, por lo que debe suministrárseles agua en cantidades adecuadas. No se conoce el efecto de dicho riego bajo condiciones de invernadero, por lo que se evaluó su manejo en el marco de un diseño completamente al azar utilizando cuatro láminas de riego (0,7, 0,9, 1,1 y 1,3 de la evaporación del tanque de clase A) y nueve repeticiones, es decir, 36 unidades experimentales. Las plantas se cultivaron en materas de 20 L con sustrato de turba rubia. Con la lámina de riego de 1,3 se obtuvo el mayor número de frutos y la mayor producción por planta a partir de la tercera recolección quincenal en el ciclo de las cosechas. La producción en invernadero fue menor cuando las plantas se sometieron a estrés hídrico (láminas de riego de 0,7 y 0,9) y debido a las altas temperaturas bajo cubierta. En las últimas cosechas la cantidad de frutos pequeños fue la más abundante. La relación entre cáliz y fruto aumentó conforme avanzó el ciclo de las cosechas. Independientemente de la lámina de riego, cuanto mayor era el tamaño del fruto, mayor la incidencia del rajado. The demand for exotic fruits has been increasing due to their excellent nutritional properties. One of these is the Cape gooseberry, which has high contents of vitamins A, B, and C, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, and phosphorous, ideal for strengthening the immune system. Cape gooseberry fruits tend to crack and, therefore, they must have an adequate supply of water. However, the effect of water supply on their production in greenhouse conditions during the harvest periods is not well known. Given the importance of irrigation management to produce Cape gooseberries, we used four irrigation levels in a completely randomized design (0.7, 0.9, 1.1, or 1.3 of the evaporation of a class A tank) with nine repetitions representing 36 experimental units. Plants were grown in 20 L pots using blonde peat as a substrate. The irrigation level of 1.3 generated the highest number of fruits and the highest production per plant as from the third biweekly harvest. The production decreased when the plants were subjected to water stress (water levels of 0.7 and 0.9) under the high temperatures of protected cultivation. In the last harvests, small fruits were the most abundant. The calyx/fruit ratio increased as the harvest cycles progressed. Regardless of the irrigation level, the larger the fruit, the greater the incidence of its cracking.

Resumo Cruá vermelho é um fruto aromático ainda pouco conhecido, originário da América Tropical, provavelmente do Brasil. É utilizado para fins alimentar, medicinal, repelente de insetos e aromatização de ambientes. Pouco se sabe acerca de suas características nutricionais. Diante do exposto, o presente trabalho visou realizar a caracterização física, físico-química e nutricional do fruto cruá vermelho. Os frutos foram caracterizados quanto a composição centesimal, pH, sólidos solúveis (SS), acidez titulável (AT), cálculo da ingestão diária recomendada (IDR), antocianinas, carotenoides totais, vitamina C e atividade antioxidante da polpa. A estabilidade dos carotenoides, da vitamina C e da cor dos frutos foi acompanhada durante 21 dias de armazenamento sob congelamento a -18 °C. Os carotenoides, a vitamina C e a cor do fruto foram afetados pelo congelamento durante o armazenamento. O fruto apresenta características apreciáveis do ponto de vista nutricional e funcional, uma vez que o consumo diário de 100 g de sua polpa fornece uma apreciável fração de nutrientes recomendados para ingestão diária por um indivíduo adulto. O fruto apresenta um baixo valor calórico, fato interessante para preparações dietéticas, além de apresentar capacidade antioxidante e compostos fitoquímicos de interesse para a saúde humana, como carotenoides e antocianinas. Em relação à preservação dos compostos bioativos apresentados pelo fruto, verificou-se que o congelamento não foi eficaz para a preservação de carotenoides e vitamina C. Diante de todas as características apresentadas, cruá vermelho se apresenta como uma excelente alternativa para inclusão na alimentação humana. Abstract Musk cucumber (Sicana odorifera Naudin) is a still little-known aromatic fruit native of Tropical America, probably Brazil. It is used as food and insect repellent, for medicinal purposes, and to flavor environments. Little is known about its nutritional characteristics. In this context, this study aimed to perform the physical, physicochemical and nutritional characterization of musk cucumber. The fruits were characterized according to their chemical composition, pH, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA), recommended daily intake (RDI), anthocyanins, total carotenoids, vitamin C, and antioxidant activity of the pulp. The stability of carotenoids, vitamin C, and fruit color was monitored for 21 days of frozen storage (-18 °C). Carotenoids, vitamin C, and fruit color were affected by freezing during storage. The fruit has appreciable characteristics from a nutritional and functional point of view, since the daily consumption of 100 g of its pulp provides a significant fraction of nutrients recommended for daily intake by an adult. The fruit presents low caloric value - an interesting fact for dietary preparations, in addition to having antioxidant capacity and phytochemicals of interest to human health, such as carotenoids and anthocyanins. Regarding the bioactive compounds present in the fruit, it was found that freezing was not effective to preserve carotenoids and vitamin C. Given all the characteristics presented, musk cucumber is an excellent alternative for inclusion in human diet.

10 páginas The family Tuckerellidae, or peacock mites, is a monogeneric group comprising approximately 32 species, which are usually collected from the fruits or woody parts of their host plants. Fruits and branchlets of mamey, Mammea americana L. (Calophyllaceae) trees in north-western Peru were sampled for peacock mites throughout spring and summer for two consecutive years. This is the first record of Tuckerella pavoniformis (Ewing) (Acari: Tuckerellidae) feeding on mamey. Aggregations of mites were much higher and more common on the fruit epicarps than on branchlets. Recommendations for the development of an Integrated Pest Management strategy for this peacock mite are included. Abstract. 1. Introduction. 2. Materials and Methods. 3. Results and Discussion. References.

The Achachairu (Garcinia humilis) is a Bolivian exotic fruit that has been produced and commercialized a few years in Brazil. Information about the production of high quality seedlings is essential for the implementation and the renewal of orchards. The objective was to evaluate protected environments and substrates for Achachairu seedlings. Two protected environments were evaluated, one covered with aluminized thermal reflector screen of 50% of shading and the other with Sombrite® of 50% of shading. Inside the protected environments were tested substrates derived from combinations of various proportions of cattle manure (CM), ravine soil (RS), medium vermiculite (MV), super fine vermiculite (FV) and sand (S). For each protected environment was adopted a completely randomized design with 5 replications of 5 seedlings. Protected environments were compared by analysis of groups of experiments. All substrates studied formed high quality seedlings for the implementation of Garcinia orchards, with low rates of aerial and root phytomasses, low rates between height and stem diameter, providing higher Dickson quality index. The Aluminet® promoted the best seedlings with larger shoot, root and total dry mass.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the asexual propagation of Dovyalis, through the use of substrates and cuttings. Three experiments were conducted in Marechal Cândido Rondon, Paraná State, Brazil, and the first experiment consisted of three removal positions of the cuttings (apical, middle and basal) x 4 Indole butyric acid (IBA) concentrations (0 mg L-1, 1000 mg L-1, 2000 mg L-1 and 3000 mg L-1); the second experiment evaluated the number of leaves in the cuttings (2, 4 and 6) x 3 cutting sizes (10, 15 and 20 cm); and the third experiment evaluated four substrates for rooting. The experiment was carried out in a randomized blocks design, with the first in a 3x4 and the second in a 3x3 factorial, respectively, containing 4 repetitions of 15 cuttings. The third experiment consisted of 5 repetitions of 15 cuttings. After the IBA treatment, the cuttings were taken to rooting in sandy beds during 70 days. The agronomical variables were evaluated. Basal and middle cuttings resulted in root systems with better development. The use of 1666 mg L-1 of IBA favors the Dovyalis cuttings rooting. Cuttings with 15 and 20 cm with four leaves favors the Dovyalis vegetative propagation. Dovyalis cuttings develop better on substrates containing latosol and vermiculite.

Teaching-learning in the 21st-century is influenced by technological advances, such as the use of online media. In addition, based on Indonesia’s curriculum requirements, teaching-learning has to utilize the local potential of the environment. This study aims to develop a Fructuweb, a learning website with Banten’s exotic fruits as content to support local potential-based learning in the digital era. A 3D research and development methodology was used comprise of define, design, and develop. The subjects for expert validation were five lecturers, and for individually user response tests were four teachers and fifteen students of 10th-grade representatives from senior high school in Serang city and Lebak district, Banten Province. Descriptive analysis were carried out to identify learning process and media need in schools at Banten, also to validate the feasibility of the website. The expert validation result has an average value of 95.1% for the content material aspect of Fructuweb and 92.7% for the media aspect; as for the user response (student and teacher) was 93.4%. These results indicated that the Fructuweb is very feasible to use as an online learning source.

International audience; Genipap (Genipa americana L.) is an exotic fruit largely consumed and well known, in Amazonian pharmacopeia, to treat anemia, measles and uterine cancer. It is also used as a diuretic, digestive, healing, laxative and antiseptic. The aim of this study was to apply an untargeted metabolomics strategy to determine biomarkers of food intake after short-term consumption of genipap juice. Sixteen healthy adult men were administered jenipap juice (250 mL) twice a day for three weeks. Before and after the three weeks of consumption. the subjects drank a control drink, and they consumed a standard diet. Urine was collected after 0-6 h, 6-12 h and 12-24 h. An ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS)-based metabolomics approach was applied to analyze the urine samples. Principal components analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) were performed to highlight experimental differences between groups. The value of the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve validated the identified biomarkers. Thirty-one statistically affected urinary metabolites were putatively identified and were mainly related to iridoids family, medium-chain fatty acids, and polyphenols. Also a group of urinary markers including dihydrocaffeic acid (DHCA), 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1,2-propanediol and 3-carboxy-4-methyl-5-propyl-2-furanpropionic acid were established as biomarkers of genipap consumption. Our findings have established a comprehensive panel of changes in the urinary metabolome and provided information to monitor endogenous alterations that are linked to genipap juice intake. These data should be used in further studies to understand the health implications of genipap juice consumption.

Previous studies have reported antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of guabiroba extract (GE), which is associated to its polyphenolic and carotenoid contents. Encapsulation using polymeric materials could improve GE application, bioavailability, and stability in foods and pharmaceuticals. Poly (dl-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanoparticles with entrapped GE were synthesized using the emulsion-evaporation method with different lactide to glycolide (50:50 and 65:35) ratios to determine the dependency of polymer composition on nanoparticles antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Controlled release experiments showed an initial burst followed by a slower release rate of carotenoids inside PLGA matrix. Both nanoparticles showed Listeria innocua growth inhibition within the concentration range tested (

Fruit-derived antioxidant compounds that are involved in the prevention of many degenerative diseases have been investigated in several studies. To improve the knowledge of the antioxidant compound absorption process, this study evaluated the antioxidant activity (AA) of Carica papaya (papaya), Artocarpus heterophillus (jackfruit) and Annona marcgravii (araticum) extracts that were not digested and digested at physiological pH using enzyme solutions ( in vitro gastrointestinal digestion). The antioxidant activity was measured by such methods as Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity and Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). Total phenol content (TPC) and flavonoid content (FC) were also evaluated. Decreased TPC levels were observed in araticum and papaya extracts, whereas increased TPC levels were detected in jackfruit. Increased FC levels and decreased AA was observed in papaya extract. However, the decreased AA was not associated with the degradation of the analyzed compounds. Although ORAC is among the best analytical chemical methods, it is necessary to evaluate AA by other methods, such as antioxidant cellular or in vivo analysis. Moreover, the AA of other fruits (araticum and jackfruit) increased after being digested. The increased AA of the digested jackfruit and araticum extracts can be associated with the release of phenolic compounds after the digestion.

O lulo é um fruto tropical e exótico, originário dos Andes, tem cor laranja quando maduro, e é uma baga globosa, assemelha- se a um tomate, o epicarpo é grosso e coriáceo, sua polpa é verde-clara, pegajosa, ácida e suculenta, contendo muitas sementes. Objetivou-se acompanhar as características físicas, químicas e fisiológicas ocorridas durante o desenvolvimento do fruto de lulo, da antese ao amadurecimento completo, em Viçosa-MG. Os frutos apresentaram um padrão de crescimento sigmoidal simples em resposta à variação do tempo. O desenvolvimento do fruto foi dividido em três fases. A primeira foi até os 7,39 dias após a antese (DAA), sendo caracterizada pela alta taxa respiratória, provavelmente devido à intensa multiplicação celular, e o pericarpo apresentava coloração verde-clara. A segunda fase estendeu-se a partir dos 7,39 até os 57,63 DAA, sendo caracterizada pelas taxas máximas das características estudadas. A taxa respiratória cresceu até 45 DAA, mantendo-se estável até os 52 DAA. A última fase estendeu-se a partir dos 57,63 DAA até os 95,00 DAA. Essa fase foi caracterizada pela estabilização nas dimensões e no acúmulo de massa fresca. Nesse período, ocorreu a ascensão climatérica (dos 52 aos 59 DAA). O climatério respiratório ocorreu aos 66 DAA, com pico de produção de CO2 de 110,99 mg de CO2 kg-1h-1. O pós-climatério ocorreu dos 73 aos 95 DAA, quando houve aumento no teor de sólidos solúveis e queda da acidez titulável e vitamina C da polpa. Nessa fase, o pericarpo dos frutos apresentava-se com coloração alaranjada. The lulo is a tropical and exotic fruit, originating in the Andes is orange when ripe, and is a globose berry, resembling a tomato, the epicarp is thick and leathery, its pulp is light green, sticky, sour and juicy, containing many seeds. The objective of this study was to monitor the physical, chemical and physiological characteristic changes occurring during lulo fruit development, from anthesis to the full plant maturation. The fruits were harvested in the orchard of the Federal University of Viçosa and the analysis performed in the Laboratory of Fruits Analysis, from the Plant Science Department. The reproductive cycle of lulo lasted 95 days. Fruits development was divided into three phases. The first phase was up to 7.39 days after anthesis (DAA), being characterized by high respiratory rates, probably due to the intense cell multiplication and the pericarp showed light green color. The second phase occurred from 7.39 DAA to 57,63 DAA, being characterized by maximum rates of increase in dimensions of the fresh and dry fruit, the pericarp developed an intense green color and respiratory rates increased until 45 DAA and remained stable until 52 DAA. The third and final development phase occurred from 57.63 DAA to 95.00 DAA, the last day of evaluations. This phase was characterized by dimensions stabilization and accumulation of fresh mass. In this period, the climacteric rise (from 52 to 59 DAA) occurred. The respiratory climacteric occurred at 66 DAA, with peak production of CO2 of 110,99 mg CO2 kg-1 h-1. The post-climacteric was between 73 and 95 DAA, when soluble solids increased and acidity and vitamin C from the pulp decreased. At this stage, the pericarp of the fruits showed orange coloration.

Background Allergy to sapodilla ( Manilkara zapota ) fruit ingestion is rare. An independent study from our group has identified a basic thaumatin-like protein (TLP 2) as the major allergen. The present study was aimed at identifying and characterizing additional allergens from sapodilla. Methods Allergic subjects were identified by case history, skin prick test (SPT) and allergen-specific IgE. Sapodilla extract was fractionated using SP-Sepharose into 3 components (SP1, SP2 and SP3) which were analyzed by native/SDS-PAGE, IgE-immunoblot, isoelectric focusing (IEF) and N-terminal sequencing. The conserved regions of plant TLPs and the N-terminal sequence were used to design primers for PCR. Results SPT and ELlSA confirmed a subject with oral allergy syndrome (OAS) to sapodilla and custard apple. Two proteins (26.9 and 24.5 kDa; reducing conditions) were detected as allergens, of which the latter in SP2 has already been identified as basic TLP (TLP 2). The 26.9kDa protein present in SP1 was identified as an acidic TLP based on native PAGE, IEF and N-terminal sequencing. Presence of a basic β-1,3-glucanase in SP3 was inferred by zymography. Sequence analysis of the genomic clone of the acidic TLP gene revealed that it is intronless and non-glycosylated. Evolutionary relatedness to olive, grape and kiwi fruit allergenic TLPs were inferred by phylogenetic analysis. Conclusions An acidic TLP (TLP 1) was identified as a new allergen in sapodilla. TLP 1 is a single polypeptide (207 residues) belonging to the thaumatin family of the GH64-TLP-SF superfamily. Clinically, sapodilla should be considered in the list of fruits causing OAS.

The market for foods that are aimed at certain health benefit has been shown to be promising, allied to this fact is the growing number of studies in the area of dairy foods such as yogurt, high biological value, product with health beneficial properties and easy marketing. The yogurt added if pulp of dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus), sensory potential of exotic fruit and little exploited, tends to be a product of easy acceptance by consumers, additionally you can increase its nutritional value by adding the quinoa, grain protein content of high and significant contents in fatty acids, and despite the use of sucralose that is considered a sweetener without usage restrictions makes the product even more attractive. Accordingly, the present study sought to evaluate much sensory yogurt plus dragon fruit pulp in various concentrations and check what was the greater acceptance. Microbiological analyses have been made of the coliforms, 45ºC, 30ºC and presence of Salmonella sp. to check the quality of the product. The model adopted for the sensory analysis was the preference ordering test, for comparison of yogurt in its various concentrations of pulp. Microbiological analyses found in the concentrations of the yogurts, 20% 30% and 40% of pulp were satisfactory in accordance with the legislation in force for that product type. The results obtained for the sensory test pointed to consumer preference with greater concentration in the sample of dragon fruit pulp (40%). O mercado para alimentos que visam determinado benefício à saúde tem se mostrado promissor, aliado a esse fato é crescente o número de estudos na área de alimentos derivados do leite, como o iogurte, produto de alto valor biológico, com propriedades benéficas a saúde e de fácil comercialização. O iogurte se adicionado de polpa de pitaia (Hylocereus undatus), fruta exótica de potencial sensorial e pouco explorada, tende a ser um produto de fácil aceitação pelos consumidores, adicionalmente é possível aumentar seu valor nutricional adicionando quinoa, cereal de elevado teor protéico e conteúdos significativos em ácidos graxos, e não obstante a utilização da sucralose que é considerado um edulcorante sem restrições de uso, torna o produto ainda mais atrativo. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo objetivou avaliar sensorialmente iogurtes acrescidos de polpa de pitaia em diferentes concentrações e verificar qual foi a de maior aceitação. Foram feitas as análises microbiológicas de coliformes a 30ºC, 45ºC e presença de Salmonella sp. para verificar a qualidade do produto. O modelo adotado para a análise sensorial foi o teste de ordenação de preferência, para comparação do iogurte em suas diferentes concentrações de polpa. As análises microbiológicas encontradas para os iogurtes nas concentrações de 20%, 30% e 40% de polpa foram satisfatórias de acordo com a legislação vigente para esse tipo de produto. Os resultados obtidos para o teste sensorial apontaram à preferência do consumidor a amostra com maior concentração de polpa de pitaia (40%).

This study evaluates the influence of information on the health benefits for acceptance of four exotic tropical fruit juices: acai, camu-camu, caja and umbu. One hundred and six evaluators participated in the tests and sensory acceptability of the four juices in relation to the overall impression was assessed using a hedonic scale of nine points. Testing was conducted in three stages: the first with no information, the second with the information on juice flavor and the last with the information on health benefits from consumption of such juice. Between the second and third session the evaluators were asked to fill out a questionnaire in order to obtain its socioeconomic and cultural profile. It was observed by internal preference mapping that the caja and umbu juices showed higher sensory acceptance in all sessions. Camu-camu juice had the highest sensory rejection. It was found that the information on the taste of acai and caja juices positively influenced consumer acceptance. However the influence of information on health benefits can be observed for all evaluated juices, but despite this information the camu-camu juice continued in the area of sensory rejection (hedonic scores below 5). In the questionnaire it can be observed that the main factor of motivation for consumption of fruit juice is taste, and not the health benefits. It was concluded that the information of health benefits can positively influence sensory acceptance, provided there is sensory pleasure.

The objective of this work was to identify and verify the influence of time and temperature on the volatile compounds profile of fresh cut peki. Peki fruits were washed, sanitized, their kernels were extracted, and they were packaged and stored for 15 days at 0, 5, and 10 °C and 6 days at 22 °C. The volatiles compounds were analyzed by GC - MS. Ethyl hexanoate and ethyl octanoate were found in higher percentages, 63 and 16.3%, respectively. The determined volatiles were not influenced by the storage period. Hexanoic acid, ethyl 2-octenoate and ethyl decanoate were not influenced by the different temperatures. The temperatures 0, 5, and 10 °C did not influence ethyl hexanoate, ethyl 2-hexenoate and ethyl octanoate either. In addition, the temperatures 5, 10, and 22 °C did not influence ethyl hexanoate, cis-β-ocimene and ethyl octanoate. The temperature of 22 °C determined higher percentages of ethyl hexanoate and lower percentages of ethyl octanoate, in comparison to the temperature of 0 °C, and higher percentages of ethyl 2-hexenoate in comparison to the temperatures of 0, 5, and 10 °C. The temperature of 5 °C determined higher percentage of cis-β-ocimene when compared with the temperature of 0 °C. The storage temperatures of 0 and 5 °C were the most appropriate for the conservation. O objetivo do trabalho foi identificar e verificar a influência do tempo e da temperatura sobre o perfil dos compostos voláteis de pequi minimamente processado. O pequi foi lavado, sanificado, seus pirênios extraídos, embalados e armazenados por 15 dias a 0, 5 e 10 °C e 6 dias a 22 °C. Os compostos voláteis foram analisados por CG-EM. Hexanoato de etila e octanoato de etila foram encontrados em porcentagens mais altas, 63 e 16.3% respectivamente. Os voláteis determinados não foram influenciados pelo tempo de armazenamento. Ácido hexanóico, 2-octenoato de etila e decanoato de etila não foram influenciados pelas diferentes temperaturas. As temperaturas 0, 5 e 10 °C também não influenciaram o hexanoato de etila, 2-hexenoato de etila e octanoato de etila. Por outro lado, as temperaturas 5, 10 e 22 °C não influenciaram o hexanoato de etila, cis-β-ocimeno e octanoato de etila. A temperatura de 22 °C determinou porcentagens mais altas de hexanoato de etila e porcentagens mais baixas de octanoato de etila em comparação à temperatura de 0 °C, e porcentagens mais altas de 2-hexenoato de etila em comparação a temperaturas de 0, 5 e 10 °C, enquanto a temperatura de 5 °C determinou porcentagens mais altas de cis-β-ocimeno, quando comparada com a temperatura de 0 °C. As temperaturas de armazenamento de 0 e 5 °C foram as mais apropriadas para a conservação.

Background The majority of Swedish birch pollen (BP)-allergic patients report hypersensitivity to some fruits, nuts and vegetables. Some BP-allergic patients complain ‘I can’t tolerate any fruit’. The main aim of the present study was to answer the question, ‘can BP-allergic patients tolerate some of the exotic fruit, not at present common in Sweden?’ Methods Consecutive patients (n = 397) visiting the participating Allergy Clinics, who had a BP allergy and reported a food hypersensitivity, were asked to fill out questionnaires regarding 66 different fruits and vegetables. Subjects had three alternatives as an answer to each of the food questions: (i) ‘I tolerate it’; (ii) ‘I get symptoms from it’; or (iii) ‘I have not tried this food’. Skin prick tests were performed with pollen allergens. Results Most patients had experienced reactions to several foods; only 31 patients (8%) reported hypersensitivity to one food only. Some of the fruit had been tried by only a few patients. In addition to earlier well- known BP-related foods, more than 40% of patients who had knowingly eaten Japanese pear and pomegranate said that they had experienced symptoms after eating the fruit. Most patients tolerated pineapple, melon, grapes and citrus fruits, as well as zucchini, lychee, rambutan, mangosteen, ugli, melon pear and cherimoya. Conclusions Although an allergy to fruit is common among BP-allergic patients, there are several widely available fruits that most patients tolerate; for instance, pineapple, melon, grapes and citrus fruit. Furthermore, there are many exotic fruits that most patients have not yet tried.

Submitted by Guilherme Lemeszenski (guilherme@nead.unesp.br) on 2013-08-22T18:47:47Z No. of bitstreams: 1 S0100-29452007000100037.pdf: 227525 bytes, checksum: eaa79b228aca8c22dfffe9c36f332061 (MD5) Made available in DSpace on 2013-08-22T18:47:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 S0100-29452007000100037.pdf: 227525 bytes, checksum: eaa79b228aca8c22dfffe9c36f332061 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-04-01 Made available in DSpace on 2013-09-30T17:58:27Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 S0100-29452007000100037.pdf: 227525 bytes, checksum: eaa79b228aca8c22dfffe9c36f332061 (MD5) S0100-29452007000100037.pdf.txt: 14014 bytes, checksum: 63a68bcd8d9f68c654a86517688969f9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-04-01 Submitted by Vitor Silverio Rodrigues (vitorsrodrigues@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2014-05-20T13:16:56Z No. of bitstreams: 2 S0100-29452007000100037.pdf: 227525 bytes, checksum: eaa79b228aca8c22dfffe9c36f332061 (MD5) S0100-29452007000100037.pdf.txt: 14014 bytes, checksum: 63a68bcd8d9f68c654a86517688969f9 (MD5) Made available in DSpace on 2014-05-20T13:16:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2 S0100-29452007000100037.pdf: 227525 bytes, checksum: eaa79b228aca8c22dfffe9c36f332061 (MD5) S0100-29452007000100037.pdf.txt: 14014 bytes, checksum: 63a68bcd8d9f68c654a86517688969f9 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2007-04-01 No Brasil, existem diversas fruteiras nativas com potencial de exploração comercial, especialmente na Amazônia, local de origem do bacuripari. Neste sentido, realizou-se um trabalho com o objetivo de avaliar a clonagem dessa espécie pelo processo da estaquia, mediante uso de ácido indolil-3-butírico (AIB), em condições de nebulização intermitente. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com 5 tratamentos, caracterizados pelas concentrações de AIB (0; 1.000; 3.000; 5.000 e 7.000 mg.L-1), com 4 repetições e 10 estacas por parcela. Foram avaliados na porcentagem de estacas enraizadas, o número médio de folhas e o comprimento de raízes. O uso de AIB não influenciou na porcentagem de enraizamento. In Brazil there are several native fruitful with commercial potential, specially in Amazon which is the origin of bacuripari species. Thus it was carried out a research work aiming to evaluate the viability of cutting process on bacuripari cloning, using indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) under conditions of intermittent mist, on FCAV/UNESP, Jaboticabal County, Brazil. The experimental design was completely randomized with 5 treatments, characterized by IBA concentrations (0; 1,000; 3,000; 5,000 and 7,000 mg.L-1), with 4 repetitions and 10 cuttings per parcel. It was evaluated the percentage of cuttings rooted, the average number of leaves and the length of roots. The use of IBA had no influence on percentage of cuttings rooted. UNESP FCAV Depto de Produção Vegetal UNESP FCAV Depto de Produção Vegetal