3 documents found, page 1 of 1
Effects of different drying methods on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant ...
Fernandes,Luana; Casal,Susana; Pereira,José Alberto; Saraiva,Jorge Alexandre; Ramalhosa,ElsaAbstract The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of hot-air convective drying, shade drying and freeze-drying on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of Centaurea ( Centaurea cyanus L.) petals, as well as on several of their physicochemical properties. All the dried samples showed different appearances as compared to fresh petals, with lower titratable acidity, lower carotenoids and hydrolys...
Uma perspetiva nutricional sobre flores comestíveis
Fernandes,Luana; Casal,Susana; Pereira,José Alberto; Saraiva,Jorge A; Ramalhosa,ElsaAs flores comestíveis têm sido usadas na culinária de diversos países, tendo hoje em dia, o seu uso despertado a atenção com o intuito de melhorar a aparência, sabor e valor estético de pratos, aspetos que o consumidor aprecia e valoriza. No entanto, os consumidores também exigem alimentos com propriedades benéficas para a saúde, procurando produtos com qualidade nutricional interessante. Nesse sentido, o prese...
Benefícios do café na saúde: mito ou realidade?
Alves,Rita C.; Casal,Susana; Oliveira,BeatrizCoffee is widely consumed and appreciated all over the world, both for their stimulating effect and organoleptic characteristics. Due to its complex chemical composition and the factors involving brews preparation, the consumer is exposed to a wide range of chemical compounds. Several investigations aimed to clarify and understand coffee health effects. There is no evidence that moderate consumption could be ha...