Proximate, mineral and carotenoid composition of coquinho-azedo flour
The objective of this work was to elaborate and characterize the flour of this fruit. Whole fruits were sanitized, their pulp removed and sent for drying and later grinding and sifting, giving rise to flour. The product was evaluated for its proximal composition, mineral and carotenoid content. The coquinho-azedo flour showed that it was rich in fibers, source of magnesium and manganese and high contents of copper, carotenoids and vitamin A.