Use of the Endogenous Resources of the Palestine Settlement, Cravolândia-BA: The Potentials of Quixabeira (Sideroxylon obtusifolium [Humb. ex Roem. & Schult.] T.D. Penn.)

The persistence of poverty in semiarid regions resides, among other difficulties and limitations, the inability to use its endogenous elements a rational way. Thus, this article aimed investigate content total phenolic compounds pulp residues quixaba fruits (Sideroxylon obtusifolium) ethanol extracts evaluate properties (pH, acidity soluble solids) essential fermentation process with view developing products for school meals also low-alcohol beverages capable generating income local population from an resource available legal reserve areas Palestine Settlement located municipality Cravolândia, Bahia. In addition documentary studies, chemical characterization was carried out. An analysis all parts fruit, terms solids content, pH acidity, indicates potential agro-industrial processing. addition, high ° Brix that has sugar levels make it ideal flavoring yogurts can be offered at lunches. present different indicated possible antioxidant potential. Even though is currently neglected, agro-industrially.