Fatty acids and bioactive compounds of the pulps and kernels of Brazilian palm species, guariroba (<i>Syagrus oleraces</i>), jerivá (<i>Syagrus romanzoffiana</i>) and macaúba (<i>Acrocomia aculeata</i>)

Abstract

The pulps contained more unsaturated fatty acids than the kernels, mainly oleic and linoleic. Moreover, the pulps showed higher carotenoid and tocopherol contents. The kernels showed a predominance of saturated fatty acids, especially lauric acid. The fatty acid profiles of the kernels suggest that these oils may be better suited for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries than for use in foods.