Rosaceae Rubus Rosifolius Smith: Nutritional, Bioactive And Antioxidant Potential Of Unconventional Fruits

Abstract Porpuse: Rubus are economically important fruits, being highly valued for their taste and medicinal properties, for which it is estimated that there are between 400 to 700 species but many of them are still unknown by the population. Methods: The literature does not present much information regarding the physicochemical, bioactive composition and antioxidant activity of Rosaceae Rubus rosifolius Smith and for this reason this research was carried out. Results: The fruits presented low content of lipids (7.42%) and ash (0.27%), intermediate values of protein (11.54%), and with considerable content fiber (23.72%) and carbohydrates (59.18%), low acidity, and interesting values of soluble solids. Regarding bioactive compounds, good concentrations of phenolic compounds (289.4 (mg. g− 1 EAG), flavonoids (155 mg100g− 1), anthocyanins (120.11 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside 100g− 1) and phytoene (517.3 mg100g− 1). Conclusion: The wild strawberry showed good antioxidant capacity verified by different methods of analysis. Given the findings of this research, it is observed that this fruit has nutritional and phytochemical potential to be inserted in the human diet and therefore its consumption should be encouraged.