Annona purpurea Moc. & Sessé ex Dunal A NATIVE ESPECIES OF MÉXICO, POTENTIAL AND UNDERUTILIZED

Abstract

Objective: A compendium was made about the recent knowledge related to the morphological characterization of fruits, biochemical components and their bioactivity; as well as identifying the morphological and bromatological components, which describe the fruits and seeds.
Design/methodology/approach: An updated bibliography research was carried out, as well as the morphological data record of freshly collected fruits and using the methodology for bromatological analysis (AOAC, 2006), data were obtained about the pulp, peel and seeds.
Results: The main morphological characteristics of the fruit were indicated in terms of size, weight, number and weight of seeds. It was found that the pulp is an important source of sugars, fiber and protein and the oil content in seeds is very high. The main secondary metabolites reported were recorded, as well as their bioactivity.
Study limitations/implications: Being a semi domesticated fruit tree and of local consumption, the knowledge of it is also located in the distribution zones; while the published information is limited.
Findings/conclusions: The nutritional value of the fruits and the medicinal importance of leaves, stems, seeds, bark and fruits were evidenced. Also, it was highlighted the potential that has as a source of secondary metabolites among which include acetogenins, alkaloids and essential oils with different effects such as antitumor, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiparasitic, cardiotonic, anxiolytic and insecticide. This last effect opens the possibility of expanding the supply of current biopesticides, essential input in the practice of sustainable agriculture.