{"product_id":"9783032338150","title":"Biomes of Brazil Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBiomes of Brazil\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFunctional Foods and Bioactive Compounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoberto de Paula do Nascimento | Ana Paula da Fonseca Machado\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Food Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrazil is home to some of the most biodiverse biomes in the world. The country has a total of six well-defined geographical communities, known as Amazon, Atlantic Forest, Caatinga, Cerrado, Pampa, and Pantanal. Many native and non-native plants, including edible fruits and vegetables, are naturally found in these regions, providing food for animals, as well as income and sustenance for local populations. Examples of native species include açaí (\u003cem\u003eEuterpe oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) and Brazil nut (\u003cem\u003eBertholletia excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e) from the Amazon, jaboticaba (\u003cem\u003ePlinia \u003c\/em\u003espp.) and juçara (\u003cem\u003eEuterpe edulis\u003c\/em\u003e) from the Atlantic Forest, cashew (\u003cem\u003eAnacardium occidentale\u003c\/em\u003e) and umbu (\u003cem\u003eSpondias tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e) from Caatinga, baru nut (\u003cem\u003eDipteryx alata\u003c\/em\u003e) and pequi (\u003cem\u003eCaryocar brasiliense\u003c\/em\u003e) from Cerrado, butiá (\u003cem\u003eButia\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) and guabiroba (\u003cem\u003eCampomanesia xanthocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e) from Pampa, and arroz-do-campo (\u003cem\u003eOryza latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) and tarumã (\u003cem\u003eVitex cymosa\u003c\/em\u003e) from Pantanal. Recently, a growing amount of research has been dedicated to investigating the chemical composition of these crops, as well as their industrial utilization and potential as functional foods. Many of Brazil's native foods are rich sources of dietary fibers and bioactive compounds, including carotenoids, polyphenols, and terpenes, which may contribute to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative activities. In this regard, experimental studies have shown that some of these products and their molecules may help mitigate the consequences of several chronic diseases, such as asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, depression, diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity, and steatosis. Despite these promising findings, the knowledge about most Brazilian plants is still limited to local communities, which underscores the need to promote their value and potential. Therefore, this book aims to present and organize information about Brazil's six biomes by describing their main geographic characteristics, the fruits and vegetables found in each region, as well as their bioactive composition and health effects. In addition, the book will highlight the importance of valuing Brazil's food byproducts, as a way of promoting a circular economy and the development of novel food products. Information regarding the urgency of preserving forests, with attention to data on deforestation and species extinction, will also be presented. This book will be of particular interest to researchers, educators, and students in food and health sciences, as well as professionals working in the food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong data-olk-copy-source=\"MailCompose\"\u003eRoberto de Paula do Nascimento, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eNutritionist with a Master’s in Sciences (2018) and PhD in Food and Nutrition (2024). Currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas-Brazil, with a scholarship from the São Paulo Research Foundation. Roberto Nascimento has international experience, having completed an undergraduate internship (2013) at Hanyang University-South Korea and two doctoral research internships at the University of Granada-Spain (2021) and Cardiff University-Wales (2023). Roberto’s research encompasses \u003cem\u003ein vitro\u003c\/em\u003e, animal, and human studies, with current work focusing on the effects of jaboticaba-based products on inflammatory bowel diseases. In particular, he has more than 10 years of experience with natural plant products applied to animal experimentation. The researcher has worked with many crops and Brazilian fruits, including açaí (\u003cem\u003eEuterpe oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), extra-virgin olive oil, flaxseed oil, hawthorn (\u003cem\u003eCrataegus oxyacantha\u003c\/em\u003e), juçara (\u003cem\u003eEuterpe edulis\u003c\/em\u003e), and jaboticaba (\u003cem\u003ePlinia jaboticaba\u003c\/em\u003e). Roberto Nascimento has published (2011-2026) 28 articles, 11 book chapters, and 2 edited books, which have contributed to more than 650 citations in literature (Google Scholar). Dr. Roberto Nascimento's main research interests include the following themes: animal experimentation, native Brazilian fruits, bioactive compounds, inflammatory bowel diseases, and colorectal cancer.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAna Paula da Fonseca Machado, PhD, Professor, Researcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eFood engineer with a Master’s (2014) and PhD (2018) in Food Engineering. Completed a postdoctoral fellowship (2017-2022) at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas-Brazil, with a scholarship from the São Paulo Research Foundation, and worked as a visiting professor (2022-2024) at the Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados-Brazil. Currently working as a visiting professor at the Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia. Ana Paula Machado has international experience as she accomplished a doctoral research internship at the Universidad de Valladolid-Spain (2017) and a research internship at the Universidad de Cádiz-Spain (2019-2021). The researcher has more than 14 years of experience working with plant products and polyphenol-rich extracts, mainly for industrial and technological purposes. Ana Paula has worked with many crops and Brazilian fruits, including blackberry (\u003cem\u003eRubus fruticosus\u003c\/em\u003e), blueberry (\u003cem\u003eVaccinium myrtillus\u003c\/em\u003e), grape and orange by-products, hawthorn (\u003cem\u003eCrataegus oxyacantha\u003c\/em\u003e), jaboticaba (\u003cem\u003ePlinia jaboticaba\u003c\/em\u003e), and tucumã-do-Amazonas (\u003cem\u003eAstrocaryum aculeatum\u003c\/em\u003e). Additionally, the researcher has worked with animal experimentation by treating colitic rodents with plant extracts. Ana Paula Machado has published (2011-2026) 29 articles, 8 book chapters, and 2 edited books, which have contributed to more than 2,500 citations in literature (Google Scholar). Dr. Ana Paula Machado's main research interests include the following themes: pressurized fluids, extraction and encapsulation of bioactive compounds, agro-industrial residues, and inflammatory bowel diseases.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032338150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043024863372,"sku":"9783032338150","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032338150","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}