Brazil is one of the largest agro-industrial residues producers, such as waste fruit pulp industries, which has contributed to the increased production of organic waste, causing serious environmental problems. In this context, studies have been conducted in order to investigate the nutritional value of these wastes, valuing them and suggesting new alternatives for use. The objective of this study was to characterize and determine nutritional antioxidant compounds of the waste pulp of the following tropical fruits: acerola (Malpighia glabra L.), guava (Psidium Guayaba L.), pineapple (Ananas comosus L.), cupuaçu (Theobroma grandiflorum), bacuri (Platonia insignis) and soursop (Annona muricata L.). The results showed that the waste analyzed showed significant amounts of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids). All waste assessed, except cupuaçu, showed elevated levels of vitamin C. As for carotenoids, highlighted the residue of acerola with 881.56 ± 9.01 µg/100 g and residue of guava, with 644.9 ± 10.02 µg/100 g. The waste also showed low concentrations of anthocyanins and flavonoids. Regarding of total phenolic levels, the residue of the pulp acerola with 247.62 ± 2.08 mg/100 g of total phenolics was high. Therefore, it may be concluded that the waste of fruit pulp used in this study are potential sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds, especially the waste from acerola and guava as richer in antioxidant compounds.
Nutrients; phenolic compounds; carotenoids; vitamin C
