Bibliometric review of achachairu (Garcinia humilis): a promising agent for health and future food applications

Abstract The achachairu (Garcinia humilis (Vahl) C.D. Adams) is a Bolivian fruit species that adapts well to tropical and sub-tropical climates may feasibly be disseminated in other parts of the world. Data from literature has revealed both plant exhibited promising compounds for nutritional pharmacological purposes. This work aimed review available publications involving (G. humilis) through bibliometric analysis using data Web Science© (WOS) database. For greater precision completeness research, filters used included scientific nomenclature, popular name fruit, G. achachairu, respectively. data-gathering stage yielded only 29 works containing terms search. Comprising 25 publications, Brazil was country having most records database, possibly because its climate favorable cultivation. Among main research focus areas were attributes related chemical structure properties, particularly Guttiferone A, compound responsible gastroprotective, antinociceptive antiproliferative properties which occurs primarily seed. peel also bioactive antioxidant composition. Thus, these two are considered underutilized, due exclusive consumption pulp, have potential Finally, considering scarce regarding this matrix, diversity positive characteristics food industries, an opportunity further research.