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A circular economy approach in the development of superabsorbent Polymeric matr...
Álvarez-Castillo, Estefanía; Oliveira, Sónia; Bengoechea, Carlos; Sousa, Isabel; Raymundo, Anabela; Guerrero, AntonioThis manuscript focuses on the production of polymeric matrices enriched in minerals and antioxidant compounds. The biopolymers employed are obtained from different by-products of the agro-food industry (porcine plasma protein, pea protein concentrate and soy protein isolate), which helps to revalorize them. Two different manufacturing techniques are employed to produce these matrices: 3D-printing and injection...
Development of innovative clean label emulsions stabilized by vegetable proteins
Cabrita, Marta; Simões, Sara; Álvarez-Castillo, Estefanía; Castelo-Branco, Diogo; Tasso, Ana; Figueira, Diogo; Guerrero, Antonio; Raymundo, AnabelaThe consumer’s perception that food is one of the main determining factors for health increases the demand for foods in line with this trend. The food industry is researching new ingredients, formulations, and technologies aiming to respond to this demand. Namely, product formulations are increasingly less complex, with fewer additives, and manufactured with commonly known ingredients, leading to the con- cept ...