Bioactive compounds in different cocoa (Theobroma cacao, L) cultivars during fermentation
One component that contribute to the flavor and aroma of chocolate are the polyphenols, which have received much attention due to their beneficial implications to human health. Besides bioactive action, polyphenols and methylxantines are responsible for astringency and bitterness in cocoa beans. Ano...
Main Authors: | Jaqueline Fontes Moreau Cruz, Paula Bacelar Leite, Sergio Eduardo Soares, Eliete da Silva Bispo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
2015-06-01
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Series: | Food Science and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612015000200279&lng=en&tlng=en |
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