The Presence of Flavonoids in Some Products and Fruits of the Genus Eugenia: An Integrative Review

The Myrtaceae family, one of the most prominent botanical families, is represented in Brazil with different fruit species, rich bioactive compounds and gastronomically appreciated. This study aimed to carry out an integrative review on genus Eugenia , highlighting pitangueira ( E. uniflora L.), cagaiteira dysenterica ), grumixameira brasiliensis pereira klotzschiana O. Berg), uvaieira pyriformis Cambess) which flavonoids are present these fruits. Articles published between 2016 2021 were selected from following databases: Google Scholar, Periódicos CAPES, Scielo, Science Direct. According each database, descriptors used as a search strategy addressed popular scientific names five associated or not term “flavonoid,” according database. results showed that quercetin was main flavonoid identified fruits, principal extraction method HPLC. Other interesting compounds, such catechin, epicatechin, rutin, myricetin, kaempferol, also found. However, amount type detected varied applied methodology. Hence, studies highlight importance species promotes beneficial health effects possible applicability food pharmaceutical industry.