Resumen
The present study aimed to evaluate the physical, physicochemical, and enzymatic characterization of bitch fruits (Brosimum gaudichaudii) during various stages of fruit development. A completely randomized design consisting of 8 stages was performed, totaling 108 days and 4 replications. The enhanced metabolism of the fruits was marked by color changes, higher soluble solids content, and higher levels of titratable acidity, respiratory rate, vitamin C, and enzyme activity (PPO) around the 63th day after anthesis, which characterized the fruit ripening, making it suitable for consumption with DT of 20.425 mm, and LD of 32.10 mm and 3.1475g. Vitamin C ranged from 6.29 to 35.73 mg ascorbic acid.100g-1 of pulp, thus evidencing low vitamin C level. The seed heads of Brosimum gaudichaudii are slightly acidic, and the respiratory rate analysis suggested it is a climacteric fruit.