J. A. Costa

Valorization of Amazonian açaí agro-industrial residues through functional flour production: a circular-economy approach for sustainable applications

Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) is a fruit native to the Amazon region and, owing to its health-promoting properties, has been recognized as a “superfruit”. The açaí seed, obtained after the depulping process, represents approximately 90% of the fruit weight and, when improperly discarded, may cause environmental impacts...