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As plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANCs) são hortaliças nativas, normalmente encontradas em calçadas ou terrenos abandonados, sempre fizeram parte do cardápio dos antepassados. No entanto, com a modernização da agricultura e do êxodo rural, seu consumo foi esquecido de ser repassado para as gerações futuras. O objetivo deste estudo consistiu em realizar um levantamento bibliográfico sobre as plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANCs), sua importância na alimentação e farmacológica. A metodologia consistiu na realização de levantamento bibliográfico, com as principais plantas utilizadas como alimento pelos antepassados sendo as plantas Pereskia aculeata Miller, Basella alba, Sonchus oleraceus, Stachys byzantina, Taraxacum Officinale, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Dioscorea bulbifera, Physalis angulata, Acmella oleracea, Tropaeolum majus. Através deste estudo pode-se constatar que estas plantas são úteis, pois além de apresentar valor nutricional e a sua utilização na alimentação, também são utilizadas como como plantas medicinais, devido à presença de compostos ativos responsáveis pela ação biológica.

Unconventional food plants (PANCs) are native vegetables, usually found on sidewalks or abandoned land, have always been part of the ancestors' menu. Nonetheless, with the modernization of agriculture and the rural exodus, its consumption was forgotten to be passed on to future generations. The objective of this study was to carry out a bibliographic survey on unconventional food plants (PANCs), their importance in food and pharmacology. The methodology consisted of carrying out a bibliographic survey, with the main plants used as food by the ancestors being the plants Pereskia aculeata Miller, Basella alba, Sonchus oleraceus, Stachys byzantina, Taraxacum Officinale, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Dioscorea bulbifera, Physalis angulata, Acmella oleracea, Tropaeolum majus. Through this study it can be seen that these plants are useful, because in addition to presenting nutritional value and their use in food, they are also used as medicinal plants, due to the presence of active compounds responsible for biological action.

Las plantas alimenticias no convencionales (PANC, por sus siglas en inglés) son vegetales nativos, que generalmente se encuentran en las aceras o en terrenos abandonados, y siempre han sido parte del menú de los antepasados. Sin embargo, con la modernización de la agricultura y el éxodo rural, su consumo quedó en el olvido para pasar a las generaciones futuras. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar un levantamiento bibliográfico sobre las plantas alimenticias no convencionales (PANCs), su importancia en la alimentación y farmacología. La metodología consistió en realizar un levantamiento bibliográfico, siendo las principales plantas utilizadas como alimento por los ancestros las plantas Pereskia aculeata Miller, Basella alba, Sonchus oleraceus, Stachys byzantina, Taraxacum Officinale, Xanthosoma sagittifolium, Dioscorea bulbifera, Physalis angulata, Acmella oleracea , Tropaeolum mayor. A través de este estudio se puede apreciar que estas plantas son útiles, pues además de presentar valor nutritivo y su uso en la alimentación, también son utilizadas como plantas medicinales, debido a la presencia de compuestos activos responsables de la acción biológica.

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The feasibility of obtaining resistant starch type III (RS3) from malanga flour (Xanthosoma sagittifolium), as an unconventional source of starch, was evaluated using the hydrothermal treatment of autoclaving. The physicochemical characterization of RS3 made from malanga flour was carried out through the evaluation of the chemical composition, color attributes, and thermal properties. In addition, the contents of the total starch, available starch, resistant starch, and retrograded resistant starch were determined by in vitro enzymatic tests. A commercial corn starch sample was used to produce RS3 and utilized to compare all of the analyses. The results showed that native malanga flour behaved differently in most of the evaluations performed, compared to the commercial corn starch. These results could be explained by the presence of minor components that could interfere with the physicochemical and functional properties of the flour; however, the RS3 samples obtained from malanga flour and corn starch were similar in their thermal and morphological features, which may be related to their similarities in the content and molecular weight of amylose, in both of the samples. Furthermore, the yields for obtaining the autoclaved powders from corn starch and malanga flour were similar (≈89%), which showed that the malanga flour is an attractive raw material for obtaining RS3 with adequate yields, to be considered in the subsequent research.

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Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott are the most popular tubers among the Araceas family. Their chemical composition related to their nutritional benefits could make these rhizomes a valid option for the nutritional and technological improvement of food products. This chapter provide a clarification about the correct nomenclature of both tubers giving an insight around the principle components and their health effects. The scientific literature review has primarily highlighted several in vitro and animal studies where the consumption (leaves and whole tuber) of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott was related with certain antihyperglycemic, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic and prebiotic effects. Owing to their functional properties, different component from these rhizomes, specially starch, mucilage and powders are being used by the food industry. Their ability to behave as thickener and gelling agent has allowed their incorporation in baked food, food paste and beverages. This chapter suggests the development of more research around these rhizomes since they could potentially play, with other crops, an important role in the future sustainable strategies to feed the planet.

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Among the major infectious diseases in fish, those caused by zoosporic organisms are important, especially saprolegniasis. These diseases can affect few animals or even the entire population of the production environment. The use of alternative treatments for infectious diseases in aquatic animals has proven to be effective. It prevents the mortality of part of the crop, as well as the contamination of water by chemical components. Within this scenario, the use of plants stands out, mainly unconventional food plants (UFPs). The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the aqueous extracts of Luffa cylindrica, Xanthosoma sagittifolium and Momordica charantia on the mycelial growth of Saprolegnia spp. The extracts obtained from the maceration of dry and ground leaves were incorporated into the potato agar dextrose (PDA), at concentrations of 0, 5, 15, 25 and 50%. Later, filter paper disks containing the mycelium of Saprolegnia spp. were applied on the agar and incubated at 25°C. Evaluations were performed every 24 hours, for 10 days. In the study, all concentrations of M. charantia extract had an inhibitory action on the mycelial growth in the order of 75% of Saprolegnia spp. and can be considered a promising alternative for controlling this pathogen.(AU)

Entre as principais doenças infecciosas em peixes, as causadas por organismos zoospóricos são importantes, especialmente a saprolegníase. Essas doenças podem afetar poucos animais ou até mesmo toda a população do ambiente de produção. O uso de tratamentos alternativos para doenças infecciosas em animais aquáticos tem se mostrado eficaz. Evita a mortalidade de parte da cultura, bem como a contaminação da água por componentes químicos. Dentro deste cenário, destaca-se o uso de plantas, principalmente plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANCs). O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito dos extratos aquosos de Luffa cylindrica, Xanthosoma sagittifolium e Momordica charantia sobre o crescimento micelial de Saprolegnia spp. Os extratos obtidos da maceração de folhas secas e moídas foram incorporados em ágar batata dextrose (BDA), nas concentrações de 0, 5, 15, 25 e 50%. Mais tarde, os discos de papel de filtro contendo o micélio de Saprolegnia spp. foram aplicados no ágar e incubados a 25°C. As avaliações foram realizadas a cada 24 horas, por 10 dias. No estudo, todas as concentrações do extrato de M. charantia tiveram ação inibitória sobre o crescimento micelial da ordem de 75% de Saprolegnia spp., podendo ser considerada uma alternativa promissora para o controle desse patógeno.(AU)

Entre las principales enfermedades infecciosas en los peces, las causadas por organismos zoospóricos son importantes, especialmente la saprolegniasis. Estas enfermedades pueden afectar a pocos animales o incluso a toda la población del entorno de producción. El uso de tratamientos alternativos para enfermedades infecciosas en animales acuáticos ha demostrado ser efectivo. Previene la mortalidad de parte del cultivo, así como la contaminación del agua por componentes químicos. Dentro de este escenario, se destaca el uso de plantas, principalmente plantas alimenticias no convencionales (PANCs). El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el efecto de los extractos acuosos de Luffa cylindrica, Xanthosoma sagittifolium y Momordica charantia sobre el crecimiento micelial de Saprolegnia spp. Los extractos obtenidos de la maceración de hojas secas y molidas se incorporaron a la papa dextrose agar (PDA), a concentraciones de 0, 5, 15, 25 y 50%. Más tarde, filtre los discos de papel que contienen el micelio de Saprolegnia spp. se aplicaron sobre el agar y se incubaron a 25°C. Las evaluaciones se realizaron cada 24 horas, durante 10 días. En el estudio, todas las concentraciones de extracto de M. charantia tuvieron una acción inhibitoria sobre el crecimiento micelial del orden del 75% de Saprolegnia spp. y puede considerarse una alternativa prometedora para controlar este patógeno.(AU)

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Among the major infectious diseases in fish, those caused by zoosporic organisms are important, especially saprolegniasis. These diseases can affect few animals or even the entire population of the production environment. The use of alternative treatments for infectious diseases in aquatic animals has proven to be effective. It prevents the mortality of part of the crop, as well as the contamination of water by chemical components. Within this scenario, the use of plants stands out, mainly unconventional food plants (UFPs). The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the aqueous extracts of Luffa cylindrica, Xanthosoma sagittifolium and Momordica charantia on the mycelial growth of Saprolegnia spp. The extracts obtained from the maceration of dry and ground leaves were incorporated into the potato agar dextrose (PDA), at concentrations of 0, 5, 15, 25 and 50%. Later, filter paper disks containing the mycelium of Saprolegnia spp. were applied on the agar and incubated at 25°C. Evaluations were performed every 24 hours, for 10 days. In the study, all concentrations of M. charantia extract had an inhibitory action on the mycelial growth in the order of 75% of Saprolegnia spp. and can be considered a promising alternative for controlling this pathogen.

Entre as principais doenças infecciosas em peixes, as causadas por organismos zoospóricos são importantes, especialmente a saprolegníase. Essas doenças podem afetar poucos animais ou até mesmo toda a população do ambiente de produção. O uso de tratamentos alternativos para doenças infecciosas em animais aquáticos tem se mostrado eficaz. Evita a mortalidade de parte da cultura, bem como a contaminação da água por componentes químicos. Dentro deste cenário, destaca-se o uso de plantas, principalmente plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANCs). O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito dos extratos aquosos de Luffa cylindrica, Xanthosoma sagittifolium e Momordica charantia sobre o crescimento micelial de Saprolegnia spp. Os extratos obtidos da maceração de folhas secas e moídas foram incorporados em ágar batata dextrose (BDA), nas concentrações de 0, 5, 15, 25 e 50%. Mais tarde, os discos de papel de filtro contendo o micélio de Saprolegnia spp. foram aplicados no ágar e incubados a 25°C. As avaliações foram realizadas a cada 24 horas, por 10 dias. No estudo, todas as concentrações do extrato de M. charantia tiveram ação inibitória sobre o crescimento micelial da ordem de 75% de Saprolegnia spp., podendo ser considerada uma alternativa promissora para o controle desse patógeno.

Entre las principales enfermedades infecciosas en los peces, las causadas por organismos zoospóricos son importantes, especialmente la saprolegniasis. Estas enfermedades pueden afectar a pocos animales o incluso a toda la población del entorno de producción. El uso de tratamientos alternativos para enfermedades infecciosas en animales acuáticos ha demostrado ser efectivo. Previene la mortalidad de parte del cultivo, así como la contaminación del agua por componentes químicos. Dentro de este escenario, se destaca el uso de plantas, principalmente plantas alimenticias no convencionales (PANCs). El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el efecto de los extractos acuosos de Luffa cylindrica, Xanthosoma sagittifolium y Momordica charantia sobre el crecimiento micelial de Saprolegnia spp. Los extractos obtenidos de la maceración de hojas secas y molidas se incorporaron a la papa dextrose agar (PDA), a concentraciones de 0, 5, 15, 25 y 50%. Más tarde, filtre los discos de papel que contienen el micelio de Saprolegnia spp. se aplicaron sobre el agar y se incubaron a 25°C. Las evaluaciones se realizaron cada 24 horas, durante 10 días. En el estudio, todas las concentraciones de extracto de M. charantia tuvieron una acción inhibitoria sobre el crecimiento micelial del orden del 75% de Saprolegnia spp. y puede considerarse una alternativa prometedora para controlar este patógeno.

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Growing interest in processed frozen products with similar characteristics to natural products has generated the study of new products in the food industry field. The characteristics of each matrix, the process of elaboration, composition, and structure of the additives and the interactions amongst these modify the food's texture, structure, physical and sensory properties and, hence, interfere directly with consumer acceptance. This research studied the effect of adding cryoprotectors during frozen storage on the rheological, physicochemical, structural, and microbiological properties in a Mafafa-quinoa-olive oil puree. To carry out the study, the rheological properties were determined through dynamic oscillatory tests and in steady state; likewise, the physicochemical properties (humidity, color, pH, and syneresis) were analyzed. Regarding physicochemical properties, the humidity content in the purees formulated varied between 57 and 74%, without important variation (p > .05) with respect to the formulation, however, in the storage during the freezing/thawing process, this parameter diminished in greater proportion in those purees containing carrageenan as cryoconservant. Both the addition of cryoconservants and the storage time affected significantly (p < .05) the puree's syneresis, with the degree of exudation being lower in the formulation containing xanthan gum at 1% w/w. During the freezing/thawing process, decreased apparent viscosity was noted. Additionally, the analysis of the viscoelastic properties of the purees evidences that already described, given that a significant effect (p < .05) was observed of the formulation of purees in the elastic component G', in contrast with a notable decrease in the viscous component G″.

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During last decades, there has been a growing interest of decreasing the environmental impact generated by humans. This situation has been approached from different perspectives being the integral use of raw materials as one of the best alternatives. It was estimated that 3.7 × 109 tonnes of agricultural residues are produced annually worldwide. Then, the integral use of feedstocks has been studied through the biorefinery concept. A biorefinery can be a promissory option for processing feedstocks in rural zones aiming to boost the techno-economic and social growth. However, many plants produced at small scale in rural zones without high industrial use contribute with residues usually not studied as raw materials for other processes. Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) is a plant grown extensively in tropical regions. Nigeria, China, and Ghana are the main producers with 1.3, 1.18, and 0.9 million tonnes/year, respectively. In Colombia, there are no technified crops, but it is used where it is grown mainly as animal feed. This plant consists of leaves, stem, and a tuber but the use is generally limited to the leaves, discarding the other parts. These discarded parts have great potential (lignocellulose and starch). This work proposes different processing schemes using the parts of the plant to obtain value-added products, and their techno-economic and environmental assessment. The simulation was performed with Aspen Plus and the economic package was used for the economic assessment. For the environmental assessment, Waste Algorithm Reduction of the U.S. EPA was implemented. The obtained results showed that the integral use of plants under a biorefinery scheme allows obtaining better techno-economic and environmental performance and that small-scale biorefineries can be a promissory option for boosting rural zones.

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The objective of this study was to characterize the nutritional compounds of interest present in vegetables known as non-conventional, in Brazil. The following evaluations were carried out: antioxidant activity, phenolic compounds, vitamin C, calories, carbohydrates, humidity, lipids, proteins, fiber, acidity and quantification of minerals (P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn and B). The species studied were Amaranthus hybridus L., Amaranthus viridis L., Basella alba L., Eryngium campestre L., Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Lactuca canadensis L., Rumex acetosa L., Stachys byzantina K. Koch, Tropaeolum majus L. and Xanthosoma sagittifolium L. Representative samples of plant structures of interest were harvested from each species suitable for human consumption such as leaves, flowers and flower buds. The results were submitted to multivariate analysis - principal components analysis (PCA). All the species present nutritional compounds of interest in different levels among the evaluated structures.

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The study aimed to evaluate the increase in plant height and agro-economic productivity of Comum tannia cultivated using two different row spacing (0.10 and 0.15 m) and four seed-rhizome masses (5.52 g; 3.76 g, 2.17 g, and 1.44 g, mean of 480 rhizomes). The plants were cultivated in a 2 × 4-factorial scheme, completely randomized block design, with three replications. The maximum height of the plants reached 43.2 cm at 179 days after planting with a seed-rhizome mass of 5.52 g and 0.15-m space between plants. The highest fresh mass yields of the aerial parts (1.74 t·ha-1) of medium (3.25 t·ha-1) and small (4.24 t·ha-1) cormels were obtained in plants propagated using a seed-rhizome mass of 3.76 g. The highest yields of corm (2.64 t·ha-1) and large cormels (2.37 t·ha-1) were achieved using a seed-rhizome mass of 5.52 g. The diameters and lengths of corms and cormels showed a direct relationship with the seedling mass, except for the diameters of small cormels, which were higher in plants propagated using a seed-rhizome mass of 1.44 g. Thus, it was concluded that to achieve increased plant height, production of commercial rhizomes, and gross and net incomes, Comum tannia should be propagated using seed-rhizome mass of 5.52 g and plant spacing of 0.15 m.(AU)

O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o crescimento em altura das plantas e a produtividade agroeconômica do mangarito Comum, cultivado sob dois espaçamentos entre plantas (0,10 e 0,15 m) e quatro massas de rizomas-semente (5,52 g; 3,76 g; 2,17 g e 1,44 g, médias de 480 rizomas). Os tratamentos foram arranjados como fatorial 2 x 4, no delineamento experimental de blocos casualizados, com três repetições. A altura máxima das plantas foi de 43,2 cm, alcançada aos 179 dias após o plantio, com massa de rizomas-semente de 5,52 g e 0,15 m entre plantas. As maiores produções de massa fresca da parte aérea (1,74 t ha-1), de rizomas-filho médio (3,25 t ha-1) e de rizomas pequeno (4,24 t ha-1) foram obtidas nas plantas propagadas com rizomas-semente de 3,76 g. As maiores produções de rizoma-mãe (2,64 t ha-1) e de rizoma-filho grande (2,37 t ha-1) foram alcançadas com rizomas-semente de 5,52 g. Os diâmetros e comprimentos dos rizomas-mãe e rizomas-filhos apresentaram relação direta com a massa da muda utilizada, exceto para os diâmetros de rizomas-filho pequenos, que foram maiores nas plantas propagadas com massa de rizomas-semente de 1,44 g. Concluiu-se que para obter maior altura de plantas, maior produção de rizomas comerciais e maior renda bruta e líquida, o mangarito deve ser propagado com massa de rizomas-semente de 5,52 g e espaçamento entre plantas de 0,15 m.(AU)

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This work presents the physicochemical and pasting characterization of isolated mafafa starch and mafafa flour (Xanthosoma robustum). According to SEM images of mafafa starches in the tuber, these starches form Lego-like shaped structures with diameters between 8 and 35 µm conformed by several starch granules of wedge shape that range from 2 to 7 µm. The isolated mafafa starch is characterized by its low contents of protein, fat, and ash. The starch content in isolated starch was found to be 88.58% while the amylose content obtained was 35.43%. X-ray diffraction studies confirm that isolated starch is composed mainly by amylopectin. These results were confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry and thermo gravimetric analysis. This is the first report of the molecular parameters for mafafa starch: molar mass that ranged between 2×10(8) and 4×10(8) g/mol, size (Rg) value between 279 and 295 nm, and molecular density value between 9.2 and 9.7 g/(mol nm(3)). This study indicates that mafafa starch shows long chains of amylopectin this fact contributes to higher viscosity development and higher gel stability. The obtained gel phase is transparent in the UV-vis region. The viscosity, gel stability and optical properties suggest that there is potential for mafafa starch applications in the food industry.

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