Upcycled Beverage From Roasted Acai (Euterpe oleracea) Seeds: Antioxidant Capacity and Cytoprotection Through Gastrointestinal Simulation.

ABSTRACT: Acai seeds have been used in roasting processes, resulting in a percolated beverage similar to coffee. This upcycled product has gained market share, offering consumers a caffeine-free beverage with functional appeal. However, information about the powder and beverage is limited. Thus, this research aimed to evaluate the chemical profile of roasted acai seed samples from Brazil, investigate phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity before and after in vitro digestion, and examine the cytotoxic/cytoprotective effects in Caco-2 cell cultures. Six commercial samples from the North, Northeast, and Southeast were characterized by high carbohydrate content, high acidity, and moisture content according to legislation (≤5 g/100 g). After in vitro digestion, all beverages exhibited higher concent

SUBMITTER: da Silva LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666764 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature