Abstract
Anona (Annona reticulata L.) is produced in outfield conditions or in backyard orchards. Its structural organs, mainly leaves, root, stem bark, seeds and pulp contain phytochemical compounds, such as tannins, alkaloids, phenols, glycosides, terpenes, flavonoids and steroids, these compounds have pharmacological, antihelmintic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, antioxidant and cytotoxic properties for several types of cancer. The pulp contains sugars, vitamins and minerals, having potential for the development of new food products with functional or nutraceutical properties.
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