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Sep 2026
Unlocking Bactris guineensis: From Functional Properties to Advanced Biotechnological and Cosmetic Applications of an Underutilized Caribbean Palm Fruit
This narrative review synthesizes and evaluates the current scientific evidence on Bactris guineensis (L.) H.E. Moore, an underutilized tropical palm native to the Caribbean region and Central America. This review integrates current evidence on the nutritional composition, phytochemical profile, biological activities,...
Daniela De La Hoz-Meléndez, Brayan J. Anaya, María Alcalá-Orozco et al.
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