Bioactive Compounds from Cubiu Fruits (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal)

Abstract

Solanum sessiliflorum (cubiu) is an Amazonian fruit full of agro-industrial, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical potentialities. Part of S. sessiliflorum fruit’s richness is related to its abundance in bioactive compounds and nutrients. Some of these substances are fruit pigments and are more apparent during the ripening process. S. sessiliflorum is particularly rich in vitamin C. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss briefly the composition of S. sessiliflorum fruit. © 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.