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Development of novel functional thickened drinks enriched with vitamin D3 for t...
Fernandes, Jean Michel; Vieira, Jorge Miguel Magalhães; Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Martins, Joana T.; Vicente, A. A.; Pinheiro, A. C.The older adult population is greatly affected by malnutrition. This condition can arise from inappropriate micro and micronutrient intake, as well as due to experienced age-related changes. For instance, a significant number of older adults suffer from dysphagia. Thus, the development of foods with adequate consistency/viscosity are vital for overcome this condition. Within this framework, novel functional thi...
Symbiotic honey beverages: a matrix which tells a story of survival and protect...
Pinto Neto, Walter de Paula; Lucena, Thays Maria Costa de; Paixão, Giselle Alves da; Shinohara, Neide Kazue Sakugawa; Pinheiro, A. C.; Vicente, A. A.This review provides an overview of how probiotic honey beverages have been used by humankind throughout history to promote protection of human health. After a brief historical explanation with the main reports involving the use of these beverages for medicinal and conservation purposes, their symbiotic effects and the main physicochemical and microbiological properties reported as benefiting this synergistic e...
Development of 3D-printed foods incorporating riboflavin-loaded whey protein is...
Araújo, João Miguel Fernandes; Fernandes, Jean Michel; Madalena, Daniel Alexandre Silva; Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Vieira, Jorge Miguel Magalhães3D printing has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, aiming to enhance sensory attributes and improving nutritional/functional aspects. Simultaneously, nano-delivery systems have emerged as an opportunity to protect bioactive compounds against degradation and improve their bioaccessibility. Therefore, a novel concept is underway, involving the 3D printing of perishable healthy foods previously fortified with...
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish by-products: Innovative extraction and applicatio...
Rodrigues, Matilde; Rosa, Ana; Almeida, André; Martins, Rui; Ribeiro, Tânia; Pintado, Manuela; Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Pinheiro, A. C.Omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA) are essential nutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining human and animal health. They are known for their numerous health claims, including cardiovascular benefits, contributing to both the prevention and treatment of immunological, neurological, reproductive, and cardiovascular complications, and supporting overall well-being. Fish, especially oily fish, comprise rich source ...
Performance of β-carotene-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers under dynamic in...
Lüdtke, Fernanda Luisa; Fernandes, Jean Michel; Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Martins, Joana T.; Berni, Paulo; Ribeiro, Ana P. B.; Vicente, A. A.A better understanding of how emulsifier type could differently influence the behavior of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC) under the gastrointestinal digestion process, as well as at the cellular level, is of utmost importance for the NLC-based formulations optimization and risk assessment in the food field. In this study, NLC composed by fully hydrogenated soybean and high-oleic sunflower oils were prepared...
Development and characterization of nanostructured lipid carriers for cannabidi...
Vardanega, Renata; Lüdtke, Fernanda Luisa; Loureiro, Luís Carlos Sá; Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Pinheiro, A. C.; Vicente, A. A.Supplementary data to this article can be found online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.138295.; This study evaluated the physicochemical characteristics of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) as a potential vehicle for cannabidiol (CBD), a lipophilic molecule with great potential to promote health benefits. NLCs were produced using hemp seed oil and fully-hydrogenated soybean oil at different propor...
Plant-based bigels for delivery of bioactive compounds: Influence of hydrogel:o...
Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Zhou, Hualu; Vicente, A. A.; Pinheiro, A. C.; McClements, David JulianBigels are a class of soft matter systems with high potential in food industry as fortified ingredient replacers or food analogs. The aim of this work was to develop plant-based bigels using potato protein-based hydrogel and candelilla wax-based oleogel. The potato protein concentration and hydrogel:oleogel ratio effects on bigels production was assessed in terms of textural and rheological properties. The inco...
Incorporation of curcumin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles into yogurt:Tribo-rh...
Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Fernandes, Jean Michel; Martins, Joana T.; Vieira, Jorge Miguel Magalhães; Abreu, Cristiano S.; Gomes, José R.The incorporation of nanostructures loaded with bioactive compounds into food matrices is a promising approach to develop new functional foods with improved nutritional, health profiles and good sensorial properties. The rheological and tribological properties of yogurt enriched with curcumin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) were evaluated. Also, the TCA solubility index, the bioaccessibility of curcumin ...
Enhancing cannabidiol bioaccessibility using ionic liquid as emulsifier to prod...
Vardanega, Renata; Lüdtke, Fernanda Luisa; Loureiro, Luís Carlos Sá; Hijo, Ariel A. C. Toledo; Martins, Joana T.; Pinheiro, A. C.; Vicente, A. A.The emulsifying potential of a biocompatible ionic liquid (IL) to produce lipid-based nanosystems developed to enhance the bioaccessibility of cannabidiol (CBD) was investigated. The IL (cholinium oleate) was evaluated at concentrations of 1 % and 2 % to produce nanoemulsions (NE-IL) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC-IL) loaded with CBD. The IL concentration of 1 % demonstrated to be sufficient to produce ...
Incorporation of solid lipid nanoparticles into stirred yogurt: effects in phys...
Gonçalves, Raquel Filipa Silva; Rodrigues, Rui Miguel Martins; Vicente, A. A.; Pinheiro, A. C.The aim of this work was to develop a yogurt fortified with curcumin. Curcumin is a lipophilic compound with a wide range of biological activities; however, it presents low water solubility and low bioavailability, and therefore it was the first to be encapsulated in solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). Then the influence of the incorporation of curcumin-loaded SLNs on the physicochemical (i.e., pH, titratable aci...