Abstract

PEREZ, W.  and  MOJICA, J.. Physicochemical analysis of fruits of Syzygium paniculatum in different stages of maturity. Entre Ciencia e Ingenieria [online]. 2018, vol.12, n.24, pp.124-129. ISSN 1909-8367.  https://doi.org/10.31908/19098367.3822.

Shrubs of Syzyngium paniculatum, are found in the city of Bogotá adorning streets, park and gardens, presenting colorful fruits known as magenta cherry, which have no use whatsoever. In this study, the characterization of the physicochemical properties of the fruits in different stages of maturation is carried out. Analyzes of fresh weight (0.23g - 5.7g), longitudinal diameter (9.22 mm-26.2mm) and equatorial (6.18mm-23.6 mm), humidity (70% -85%), ash (0.012%-0.038%) were performed, pH (3.00-4.12), total soluble solids (6.2°Brix-2.2°Brix), total titratable acidity (1.7-23.9 mg of citric acid/g of fruit), finally classifying five states of maturation. In fruits with state of maturation of consumption, the mineral content was analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. It is concluded that the fruits of S. paniculatum have potential to be exploited for human consumption in Bogotá according to the physicochemical characteristics found and the content of phenols. It is suggested to carry out phytochemical analyzes that complement a study of the bioprospecting of the fruit.

Keywords : magenta cherry; physical-chemical characterization; polyphenols; repining Index..

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