Os frutos do açaizeiro (Euterpe precatoria Mart.) procedentes de diferentes ecossistemas amazônicos foram processados para a obtenção de suco. O produto foi avaliado quanto à composição centesimal (umidade, cinzas, lipídeos, proteína, glicídios e fibra alimentar), minerais, ácidos graxos e antocianinas. Os frutos foram comparados quanto ao peso, constatando-se uma variação significativa de 1,1 a 2,0 g entre eles. Com relação ao suco, verificou-se baixa concentração de proteína e alto teor de energia devido, principalmente, à presença de lipídeos cuja concentração variou de 4,24 a 9,74%. Dentre os minerais, o potássio foi o mais abundante com teores na faixa de 73,78 a 376,69 mg 100 g-¹ (do suco), seguido do cálcio (15,99 a 57,85 mg 100g-¹). O ferro foi encontrado em concentrações minoritárias, na ordem de 0,43 a 1,2 mg 100g-¹. Com relação aos ingredientes funcionais, o suco de açaí apresentou concentrações importantes de fibra alimentar (2,37 a 7,8%), e antocianinas, variando de 128,4 mg 100 g-¹ , nos frutos de coloração verde, procedentes de Parintins, até 868,9 mg 100 g-¹ nas amostras de Manaquiri (base seca). Na fração lipídica, destacou-se ainda a presença do ácido graxo oleico (18:1), com porcentagem média de 68,2% no total de ácidos graxos, seguido do ácido palmítico (16:0) com 17,5%. Tais resultados reforçam o potencial do açaí como fonte de energia, lipídeos, fibra alimentar, antocianinas, ácido graxo monoinsaturado e minerais. O presente estudo irá contribuir para a ampliação da tabela de composição química de alimentos e, consequentemente, auxiliar nos programas de melhoramento genético, mercado e inclusão social.

The fruit of açaí (Euterpe precatoria Mart.) from different Amazon ecosystems were processed to obtain the juice. The juice obtained from each ecosystem was evaluated for proximate composition (moisture, ash, lipids, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fiber), minerals, fatty acids and anthocyanins. The fruits prior to processing were compared in terms of weight, having noticed a significant variation from 1.1 to 2.0 g. Concerning to the juice, there was a low concentration of protein and high in energy, mainly due to the presence of lipids with a range from 4.24 to 9.74%. Among the minerals, potassium was the most abundant ranging from 73.78 to 376.69 mg 100 g-¹ (per of juice), followed by calcium (from 15.99 to 57.85 mg 100g-¹.). Iron presented minority concentrations from 0.43 to 1.2 mg 100g-¹. With regard to functional ingredients, the acai juice showed significant concentrations of dietary fiber (2.37 to 7.8%), anthocyanins, ranging from 128.4 mg 100 g-¹ in fruits of green color coming from Parintins to 868.9 mg 100 g-¹ in samples of Manaquiri (dry basis). The lipid fraction showed high quantities of oleic fatty acid (18:1), with average percentage of 68.2% in total fatty acids, followed by palmitic acid (16:0) with 17.5%. These results reinforce the potential of acaí as a source of energy, fat, dietary fiber, anthocyanins, monounsaturated fatty acid and mineral elements. The present study will contribute to the expansion of table food composition and to aid in the genetic improvement program, market and social inclusion.

Considerando-se que pouco se conhece sobre os constituintes nutricionais do açaí, determinou-se o teor de ferro no "vinho" pela técnica de Análise por Ativação com Nêutrons Instrumental. Foram analisadas amostras de açaí provenientes do Pará, assim como dos municípios de Anamã, Codajas, Tabatinga, Benjamin Constant, Parintins e Barcelos, AM. De acordo com os resultados obtidos, verificou-se que o peso médio dos frutos variaram de 0,83g a 2,04g e semente de 0,59g a 1,38 ± 0,13g. Verificou-se baixos teores de ferro com concentrações variando de 289,8 ± 37,8 μg a 1093,5 ± 22,0pg%, demonstrando que o açaí como fonte de ferro é pouco expressivo.

Considering that there is little information about nutritional components of Açai, the iron content in Açai "wine" was determined by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis technique. Açaí samples from Pará state, as well as Anamã, Codajas, Tabatinga, Benjamin Constant, Parintins and Barcelos counties, of Amazon state were analyzed. According to the findings, it was observed that the mean weight of the fruit ranged from 0.83g to 2.04g and the seeds from 0.59g to 1.38 ± 0.13g . It was observed a low iron content with concentrations that range from 289.8 ± 37.8 μg to 1093.5 ± 22.0 μg%, showing that açaí, as an iron source, is rather poor.

In order to elucidate the traditional classification of archaeological artefacts, a multielemental analytical method for characterisation of its micro and macro chemical constituents. combined with statistical multivariate analysis for classification, were used. Instrumental thermal neutron activation analysis, for elemental chemical determination, and three statistical methods: discriminant, cluster and modified cluster analysis were applied. The statistical results obtained for the samples from Iquiri, Quinari and Xapuri archaeological phases were in good agreement with the conventional archaeological classification. Iaco and Jacuru archaeological phase were not characterised as homogenous groups. Iquiri phase were the most distinct in relation to the other analysed groups. An homogeneous group for 54% collected samples at the Los Angeles site was also found, this could be characterised as a new archaeological phase.