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August 7, 2025FoodsOpen Access

Bioactive Compounds, Technological Advances, and Sustainable Applications of Avocado (Persea americana Mill.): A Critical Review

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ANAmanda Priscila Silva NascimentoMDMaria Elita Martins DuarteARAna Paula Trindade Rocha

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Overview

This review explores bioactive compounds in avocado, highlighting technological advances and sustainable extraction techniques.

Key Points

  • Core finding indicates that avocado is rich in bioactive compounds like monounsaturated fatty acids and phytosterols.
  • Research highlights sustainable extraction techniques which improve efficiency and align with green chemistry principles.
  • The review synthesizes evidence of avocado's health benefits including antioxidant and cardioprotective effects.
  • Identifying the potential of avocado in functional foods and precision nutrition suggests avenues for future innovation.

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Nascimento et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0fa0e6551bb0af8d199dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/foods14152746
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