# Potential of Supercritical _Acrocomia aculeata_ Oil and Its Technology Trends
## 8 Conclusions  
The studies presented suggest that _Acrocomia aculeata_, or macaiba, has significant potential in a wide range of technological applications, from the food and pharmaceutical industry to the bioenergy sector.  
Based on the reviewed studies, it is concluded that _Acrocomia aculeata_, known as macauba, offers invaluable value as a promising source of carotenoids, particularly \(\beta\)-carotene and lutein. The data suggest that the carotenoid content in the plant may vary depending on the region of cultivation and the fruit's maturation stage, highlighting the relevance of a contextual approach in exploring its nutritional benefits. This, therefore, positions _A. aculeata_ as a viable alternative for the production of carotenoid-rich foods.  
Furthermore, the presence of antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and phenolic acids contributes to the nutritional profile of macaiba and suggests significant potential for health benefits, such as preventing oxidative stress and reducing the risk of several chronic diseases. The investigation of these properties, however, requires additional studies to assess the therapeutic efficacy of these compounds in humans.  
With regard to technological applications, macauba demonstrates considerable potential, covering the production of oil, food, and even the production of biofuels. The supercritical extraction method for obtaining the oil stands out in this paper, which represents an area of opportunity for future research. This extraction method not only has the potential to optimize oil yield but also has the advantage of preserving the quality of the bioactive compounds present in macaiba oil, increasing its nutritional and functional value. Despite the promise, supercritical extraction requires additional studies to determine the ideal process conditions.  
Ultimately, the sustainable exploitation of macaiba has the potential to contribute to building diverse and sustainable value chains. However, for its potential to be fully harnessed, a collaborative effort involving scientists, the public and private sectors, farmers, and civil society is needed, ensuring that sustainability is incorporated into all stages of the process.  
Conceptualization, writing--original draft preparation and supervision, G.C.M.A. and R.N.d.C.J.; formal analysis and writing--review and editing, G.C.M.A. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.  
This study was financed in part by the Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior--Brasil (CAPES)--Finance Code 001 and by the Pro-Reitoria de Pesquisa e PosGraduacao PROPESP/UFPA (PAPQ).  
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This study was financed in part by the Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior--Brasil (CAPES)--Finance Code 001 and by the Pro-Reitoria de Pesquisa e PosGraduacao PROPESP/UFPA (PAPQ).  
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This study was financed in part by the Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior--Brasil (CAPES).  
The authors acknowledge the Federal University of Para (UFPA through PROPESP, Brazil) and Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior--Brazil (CAPES). The authors acknowledge that [PERSON], who was responsible for translating this article.  
The authors declare they have no conflict of interest.