Composition proximate, bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity of Butia capitata
Fruit consumption by humans is recognized to be important because it provides nutrients and bioactive compounds that contribute to reducing the risk of developing various diseases, including non-communicable diseases and chronic diseases (Slavin & Lloyd, 2012). In this context, several fruits underutilized in human food have been receiving special attention from the scientific community as a source of nutrients, bioactive compounds and due to their nutritional and functional properties.