Análise quantitativa centesimal das sementes de criviri (Mouriri guianensis Aubl.)

Abstract

This study aimed to characterize the proximate composition of Mouriri guianensis Aubl. (criviri) seeds to evaluate their nutritional potential and industrial applications, given the limited scientific data on this species. The seeds, collected in Anajatuba-MA, Brazil, were sanitized with sodium hypochlorite (50ppm), mechanically depulped, and pre-dried in an oven (55°C/48 h). Moisture content was determined by oven drying at 105°C , ash content by incineration, protein contente by the Kjeldahl method, total lipids by Goldfish extraction (Lutz, 1985), and total carbohydrates by difference, following a randomized block design with triplicates. Results revealed contents of 43.23% moisture, 19.12% lipids, 7.27% proteins, 3.75% ash, and 26.63% carbohydrates, highlighting the high lipid content for oil extraction and carbohydrates as an energy source; however, the elevated moisture content requires careful storage conditions. In conclusion, criviri seeds exhibit a promising composition for food and industrial applications, emphasizing the need for further studies on sustainable conservation methods and valorization of this species