Jucara and Acai Fruit-Based Compositions

摘要

The present invention relates to stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions. Specifically, the inventions relates to compositions of Açai fruit and Jucara fruit with high antioxidant capability and cyclooxygenase-inhibitory activity, and their uses. The invention further provides for methods of making stable, palatable, freeze-dried, fruit-based compositions from Açai fruit and Jucara fruit.

主权项

1. An oral composition comprising freeze-dried açai and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the freeze-dried açai prior to being combined with the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier has an anthocyanin concentration greater than 0.5 milligram per gram total weight and an ORACFL value greater than about 350 micromole TE per gram total weight.