Evaluación bromatológica de la semilla de maqui(Aristotelia chilensis (Molina), Stuntz)

Abstract

The objective of this research was to evaluate the qualitative characteristics of seed maqui (Aristotelia chilensis). To do this, the seeds were taken from ripe fruits collected in the town of Temuco, and then the fruits were washed and open to remove the seeds. The analyzes performed were: crude protein (%), ether extract (%), crude fiber (%), dry matter (%), ash (%) and concentration of polyphenols. The percentages found in the evaluations were: 9.24% crude protein, 11.91% crude fat, 35.78% crude fiber, 91.97% dry matter, 2,06% ash and content polyphenols was 1,670 mg of gallic acid equivalents per 100 g. The results obtained will serve to provide further background in decisions making to promote the use of this product towards food agribusiness.