Antioxidant properties and acceptability of Pouteria caimito gummies as a preventive strategy

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Pouteria, antioxidants, functional foods

Abstract

Introduction: Oxidative stress, associated with chronic diseases, can be mitigated through functional foods rich in antioxidants. Pouteria caimito stands out for its high content of bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties.

Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant capacity and sensory acceptability of gummies made from the peel and pulp of Pouteria caimito.

Methods: An experimental study was conducted. Gummies were formulated using peel, pulp, and a combination of both. Antioxidant capacity was evaluated using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method, while sensory acceptability was assessed using a 5 point hedonic scale. A total of 200 university students participated, selected through non-probabilistic sampling. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, with a significance level of p < 0.05.

Results: Pulp-based gummies exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity (48.61%), followed by the combined formulation (35.94%) and peel-based gummies (29.17%). In terms of flavor, texture, and color, the pulp gummies received the highest ratings, standing out as the most accepted.

Conclusions: Pouteria caimito gummies represent a promising functional food alternative due to their antioxidant capacity and high sensory acceptability. The combined formulation promotes the comprehensive utilization of the fruit, which encourages its sustainable use.

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Author Biographies

Jenny Rosalyn Huerta León, Universidad María Auxiliadora (UMA)

Docente investigador. Químico Farmacéutico. Magister en Ciencias Farmacéuticas. Doctorando en Educación

Jhonnel Williams Samaniego Joaquin, Universidad María Auxiliadora (UMA)

Decano de la Facultad de Farmacia y Bioquímica de la UMA

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2026-01-05

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Huerta León JR, Samaniego Joaquin JW, Córdova Serrano G, Arias Muñoz S, Camayo Cuadrado M, Puma Zamora W, et al. Antioxidant properties and acceptability of Pouteria caimito gummies as a preventive strategy. Rev. cuba. med. mil [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 5 [cited 2026 Jan. 12];55(1):e025076578. Available from: https://revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/76578

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