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Chemical composition and omega 3 human health benefits of two sea cucumber spec...
Sales, Sabrina; Lourenço, Maria Helena; Pessoa, Maria Fernanda; Pombo, Ana; Félix, Pedro Miguel; Bandarra, Narcisa MariaThe main goal of this study was to investigate the seasonal chemical changes of two sea cucumber species caught from Portugal. The potential contribution to human health of lipids was also evaluated. For this, the chemical composition (protein, ash, and fat) and lipids composition of Holothuria arguinensis and Holothuria forskali was followed in summer and winter. Both species presented adequate levels of prote...
Key constituents and antioxidant activity of novel functional foods developed w...
Guarda, Inês; Fonseca, Inês; Pereira, Hugo; Martins, Luisa Louro; Gomes, Romina; Matos, Joana; Gomes-Bispo, Ana; Bandarra, Narcisa MariaA recently isolated microalgal strain of Skeletonema sp. (Skt) has shown relevant bioactivities. Novel functional foods incorporating this strain were studied: a 3%, w/w, Skeletonema cookie (Skt Ck) and a 2%, w/w, Skeletonema sauce (Skt Sc), which were compared with a control cookie (Ctl Ck) and a control sauce (Ctl Sc), respectively. The fatty acid (FA) profile of the microalgal biomass was characterized by a ...
Effect of season and proximate composition on the Br, As, Cd and Pb contents in...
Ventura, Marta; Cardoso, Carlos; Bandarra, Narcisa Maria; Delgado, Inês; Coelho, Inês; Gueifão, Sandra; Martins, Marta; Costa, Maria HelenaOn the basis of a Total Diet Study, the Br, As, Cd and Pb contents in relevant food groups consumed in Portugal were determined. The studied groups were meat products, fatty fish, lean fish, shellfish, cephalopods, fresh and dried fruit, crucifers and other vegetables. It was observed that the concentrations of As, Br, Cd and Pb in fruit, vegetables and meat products were much lower than in seafood. Fresh fruit...
Effects of industrial boiling on the nutritional profile of common octopus (Oct...
Oliveira, Helena; Muniz, José António; Bandarra, Narcisa Maria; Castanheira, Isabel; Coelho, Inês Ribeiro; Delgado, Inês; Gonçalves, SusanaIndustrial cooking of common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) under well-established procedures is advantageous for current consumers, which demand healthy and convenient food. This work aimed to evaluate the e ect of industrial water boiling, without the addition of salt, on the nutritional profile of common octopus. True retentions (TRs) were calculated for essential nutrients and toxic elements. After boiling, the...
Bromine, arsenic, cadmium, and lead in several key food groups: an assessment o...
Ventura, Marta; Cardoso, Carlos; Bandarra, Narcisa Maria; Delgado, Inês; Coelho, Inês; Gueifão, Sandra; Ribeiro, Mariana; Costa, Maria HelenaThis study endeavoured to provide an overview of the bromine, Br, arsenic (As, a metalloid) and metal (cadmium, Cd, and lead, Pb) relative risk associated with the consumption of relevant food groups (lean fish, fatty fish, bivalves, cephalopods, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and green vegetables) in Portugal. Though As, Cd, and Pb have been frequently studied, a comprehensive overview applying the same state-of-th...
VALORIZAÇÃO E PROMOÇÃO DA QUALIDADE DE POLVO DA COSTA PORTUGUESA
Gonçalves, Amparo; Camacho, Carolina; Teixeira, Bárbara; Lourenço, Helena Maria; Silva, Helena; Vieira, Helena; Batista, Irineu; Pereira, JoãoThe work was carried out within the framework of the national project POLQUAL (PROMAR 31-03-01-FEP-173), which purpose to contribute to the promotion and upgrading of Octopus vulgaris from the Portuguese coast, taking into account the needs and demands of the sector and consumers. Therefore, several works were developed, namely: 1) Portuguese consumers’ attitudes and perceptions of octopus; 2) Catches and ethol...