Abstract
Yerba mate is one of the most consumed teas in South America. However, studies on the nutrient composition are rare. Hence, this study investigated total and hydrosoluble nutrient content levels of yerba mate regarding two harvest seasons. The experiment was performed at the Canguiri Experimental Farm (Pinhais, Brazil). For the present study, 30 trees were sampled in two blocks. The total and hydrosoluble nutrient contents in leaves and in the prepared Chimarrão (70% leaf and 30% branches) were chemically analyzed. All plants were nutritionally indicated for tea consumption. Leaves of yerba mate sampled in the main harvest season had highest total nutrient contents, while leaves sampled in the secondary harvest season had higher contents of hydrosoluble nutrients. The daily consumption of mate tea has no adverse impacts on human health; in addition, leaves sampled in the secondary harvest season contributed more hydrosoluble nutrients to RDI.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
