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Natural Food Colorant Obtained from Wild Berberis vulgaris L. by Ultrasound-Ass...
Vega, Erika N.; González-Zamorano, Lorena; Cebadera, Elena; Barros, Lillian; Pires, Tânia C.S.P.; Molina, Adriana K.; Silveira, Tayse F. F. daIn this study, a novel natural food colorant based on anthocyanins was developed from wild barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.) fruits using ultrasound-assisted extraction, which was optimized through RSM. Four extraction variables (ultrasound power, time, S/L ratio, and extraction solvent pH) were evaluated in combination. The response criteria used were the total anthocyanin content (TAC) and color parameters. The...
An update on fermented plant-based dairy alternatives: advances towards consume...
Ueda, Jonata Massao; Fernández-Ruiz, Virginia; Morales, Patricia; Ferreira, Anabela; Heleno, Sandrina A.; Carocho, MárcioPlant-based dairy alternatives (PBDA) represent a significant portion of the consumption of plant-based products, mainly to replace or complement the diet in relation to dairy milk, due to their health properties, the absence of lactose, environmental impacts, and consumer preference. These products have attracted a wide range of consumers, as they can be derived from different plant sources such as soy, rice, ...
Bioaccessibility of macrominerals and trace elements from tomato (Solanum lycop...
Ciudad-Mulero, María; Pinela, José; Carvalho, Ana Maria; Barros, Lillian; Fernández-Ruiz, Virginia; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.Traditional farmers’ varieties of tomato grown under extensive farming techniques are considered delicious and healthy foods and are preferred by local consumers. Tomatoes are an important component of a healthy diet, as they provide essential micronutrients, including minerals, which are vital to healthy development, disease prevention, and wellbeing. Given the considerable dietary intake of tomatoes and the s...
Roots and rhizomes of wild Asparagus: nutritional composition, bioactivity and ...
Adouni, Khaoula; Júlio, Ana; Santos-Buelga, Celestino; González-Paramás, Ana M.; Filipe, Patrícia; Rijo, Patricia; Costa Lima, Sofia A.; Reis, SaletteThe nutritional composition and bioactive properties of roots and rhizomes of Asparagus stipularis were evalu- ated. Antioxidant activity of extracts obtained by infusion was evaluated using free radicals scavenging and reducing power methods. Porcine liver primary cell was used to check the hepatotoxicity of infusions. Results revealed that Asparagus samples are likely a source of nutrients, such as dietary fi...
Roots and rhizomes of wild Asparagus: Nutritional composition, bioactivity and ...
Adouni, Khawla; Júlio, Ana Carolina; Santos-Buelga, Celestino; González-Paramás, Ana María; Filipe, Patrícia; Rijo, Patrícia; Lima, Sofia A. CostaThe nutritional composition and bioactive properties of roots and rhizomes of Asparagus stipularis were evaluated. Antioxidant activity of extracts obtained by infusion was evaluated using free radicals scavenging and reducing power methods. Porcine liver primary cell was used to check the hepatotoxicity of infusions. Results revealed that Asparagus samples are likely a source of nutrients, such as dietary fibr...
Comparison of different bread types: chemical and physical parameters
Carocho, Márcio; Morales, Patricia; Ciudad-Mulero, María; Fernández-Ruiz, Virginia; Ferreira, Elisabete; Heleno, Sandrina A.; Rodrigues, PaulaIn this work, the chemical and physical profile of 5 different bread types (Multicereal bread, Bavaria wheat bread, Wholemeal bread, Rye and Oat bread) were analysed in depth, namely the nutritional profile, individual fatty acids and soluble sugars through GC-FID and HPLC-RI, respectively, as well as the mineral profile, including micro and macroelements. Furthermore, a texture profile analysis was carried out...
Potential health claims of durum and bread wheat flours as functional ingredients
Ciudad-Mulero, María; Barros, Lillian; Fernandes, Ângela; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Callejo, Maria Jesús; Matallana-González, Maria CruzWheat is an important cereal with a key role in human nutrition. In this study, dietary fiber (DF) and arabinoxylans of di erent durum (Triticum turgidum ssp. Durum L.) and bread (Triticum aestivum L.) wheat flours were analyzed in order to point out their potential nutritional and health claims allege according to the current European regulation (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012). Moreover, other bioactive compound...
Characterization of extra early Spanish clementine varieties (Citrus clementina...
Cebadera-Miranda, Laura; Dias, Maria Inês; Barros, Lillian; Fernández-Ruiz, Virginia; Cámara, Rosa Maria; Del Pino, Ángel; Santos-Buelga, CelestinoThe most relevant nutrients and bioactive compounds (soluble sugars, dietary fiber, ascorbic acid and organic acids, individual phenolic compounds, fatty acids, and tocopherols) as well as antioxidant activity have been characterized in three extra early varieties of clementine (Citrus clementina Hort ex Tan. Basol, Clemensoon and Clemenrubí) cultivated in Valencia (Spain). Clementines are a relevant source of ...
Sanguinello and Tarocco (Citrus sinensis [L.] Osbeck): Bioactive compounds and ...
Cebadera-Miranda, Laura; Domínguez, Laura; Dias, Maria Inês; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Igual, Marta M.; Martínez-Navarrete, NuriaSanguinello and Tarocco (Citrus sinensis [L.] Osbeck) are the most common and widespread blood oranges varieties in the Mediterranean climate area. Its interest is increasing mainly due to nutritional and organoleptic properties. In this work, three blood orange varieties cultivated in Spain (Sanguinelli, Tarocco Rosso and Tarocco Ippolito) were characterized in relation to physicochemical parameters and releva...
Nutrient composition of Algerian strawberry-tree fruits (Arbutus unedo L.)
Boussalah, Noureddine; Boussalah, Djamal; Cebadera-Miranda, Laura; Fernández-Ruiz, Virginia; Barros, Lillian; Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.; Sanchez Mata, M.Arbutus unedo L. (strawberry-tree fruit) is indigenous plant in North Africa with few published works about the composition of its fruits. For their valorization, morphological and chemical characterizations were carried out for two harvesting seasons of four different areas of Algeria. Materials and methods. Wild strawberry-tree fruits were collected in four different sites located in Tell Atlas, and two diffe...