Brazil Nut (Bertholettia excelsa H.B.K.) Selenium Distribution and Physical Chemical Characteristics of Shell, Brown Skin and Edible Part from Two Amazon Regions
Manfio, Daniel; Rodrigues, Manuel N.F.; Savi, Geovana D.
2012

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Brazil nuts (Bertholettia excelsa H.B.K.) shell, brown skin and edible part from Eastern (E) and Central-Western (C-W) Amazon regions were evaluated for their selenium (Se) distribution, physical chemical characteristics regarding proximate composition, nut ratio and water availability (moisture content and water activity). Nuts samples were collected from two factories located in Manaus and Cameta cities (C-W and E, respectively) to where they are delivered from each State (Amazonas and Para) for processing. Se analysis was carried out by mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma, proximate composition by the AOAC official methods and nut ration by gravimetry. Se levels varied among nut parts from the shell to edible part as follows: shell

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Title Brazil Nut (Bertholettia excelsa H.B.K.) Selenium Distribution and Physical Chemical Characteristics of Shell, Brown Skin and Edible Part from Two Amazon Regions
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Author(s) Manfio, Daniel
Rodrigues, Manuel N.F.
Savi, Geovana D.
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Issue Date 2012-06
Publication Type Journal Article
DOI and Other Identifiers 10.22004/ag.econ.197972
ISSN(P): 2304-1455 (Other)
ISSN(E): 2224-4433 (Other)
Record Identifier https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/197972
PURL Identifier http://purl.umn.edu/197972
Published in Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development
Volume 02
Issue 02
Page Range 287 - 293
Total Pages 8
Series Statement 26-76-2(2)2012-AJARD-287-293
Record Appears in Asian Economic and Social Society (AESS) > Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development

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