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Powdered Calendula officinalis petals incorporated into fresh pasta: nutritiona...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Soares, Thiago F.; Machado, Marlene; Costa, Anabela S. G.; Oliveira, M. Beatriz P.P.The sustainability of the agri-food chain is part of the current agenda through the investigation of alternative sources of ingredients and/or enriched foods. Following the current consumer trends for healthy foods with underlying sustainable principles, this work aimed to develop fortified fresh pasta incorporating powdered calendula petals. A chemical assessment was performed to determine the effect of incorp...
Cannabis for chronic pain: mechanistic insights and therapeutic challenges
Matos, Carla; Pereira, Ana Teresa; Dias, Maria João; Silva, Carla Sousa e; Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Carvalho, MárciaChronic pain represents a complex and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly compromising their quality of life. The conventional approach to treating this type of pain often relies on the use of opioid analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs. While these agents are effective in the short term, they present several limitations, including the risk of dependence, severe sid...
Bagaço de uva com potencial nutracêutico e aditivo em produtos alimentares
Ferreira da Vinha, AnaOs subprodutos da indústria vitivinícola nacional, embora subvalorizados, constituem uma fonte de nutrientes e de compostos bioativos, potenciando-os como aditivos naturais. Reduzir a perda e o desperdício de alimentos é um dos grandes desafios para a reciclagem de recursos naturais e para o avanço de sistemas alimentares sustentáveis. Assim, algumas das dinâmicas científicas na gestão de resíduos alimentares i...
Bioactive compounds and scavenging capacity of Adansonia digitata L. (Baobab fr...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Costa, Anabela S.G.; Pimentel, Filipa B.; Santo, Liliana Espírito; Silva, Carla Sousa e; Freitas, Marisa; Fernandes, EduardaBackground: Baobab fruit is valued for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. Although it is acknowledged that baobab pulp is beneficial for health, studies that link its nutraceutical properties to the ability to eliminate reactive species (ROS and RNS) are scarce. Methods: The nutritional profile and the antioxidant properties of baobab pulp extracts from Angola were evaluated. Thus, for the first time, the ...
High-value compounds in papaya by-products (Carica papaya L. var. Formosa and A...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; S.G.Costa, Anabela; Espírito Santo, Liliana; Ferreira, Diana Melo; Silva, Carla Sousa e; Pinto, E.; Almeida, AgostinhoBackground: Food waste is a global and growing problem that is gaining traction due to its environmental, ethical, social, and economic repercussions. Between 2022 and 2027, the worldwide papaya market is expected to have a huge increase, meaning a growth in organic waste, including peels and seeds. Thus, this study evaluated the potential use of peels and seeds of two mature papaya fruits as a source of bioact...
Invasive plants as a sustainable source of biomolecules against neurodegenerati...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Soares, Marta De OliveiraThe development of neurodegenerative diseases is strongly related to oxidative stress, due to an imbalance in cellular metabolism. There are currently different therapies available to treat these diseases, although they are often not curative and/or have adverse effects. In view of the above, it is necessary to find complementary and/or alternative medicines that replace current treatments, showing fewer side e...
Berries of shrimp (Corema album): biological properties and future functionalities
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Soares, Marta De OliveiraEdible wild plants are part of the ethnobotanical and gastronomic heritage of different geographical areas, often recognized as a local gastronomic tradition. Corema album L. is an endemic species of the dune systems of the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula. This plant, especially the fruit, has aroused growing interest, not only for its nutritional value and organoleptic characteristics but also as a way...
Potential of portuguese viticulture by-products as natural resources of bioacti...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Silva, Carla Sousa e; Vilela, Andreia; Ferreira, Joana; Medeiros, R.; Cerqueira, FátimaVitis vinifera is the grape variety used in the production of wine and other products. In the wine production process, many of the vine’s by-products are wasted, namely seeds and stems. Given the proportion of wine production worldwide, the quantity of by-products is beginning to be an environmental problem, making it urgent to take measures for their use to obtain bioactive compounds with health benefits. The ...
Invasive plants and their possible applications - phytochemical profile and bio...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Silva, Carla Sousa e; Moutinho, Carla; Matos, CarlaInvasive species are distinguished by their simplicity in reproductive and ability to adapt to adverse environments. Biological invasion has been identified as the primary driver of global change, responsible for biotic interchange and, as a result, habitat homogenization. It is well recognized that invasive species have been one of the primary causes of native species loss in recent centuries, affecting the na...
A new approach on carotenoids: classification; bioavailability and further indu...
Ferreira da Vinha, Ana; Silva, Carla Sousa e; Moutinho, Carla; Matos, Carla; Espírito-Santo, Liliana; SG Costa, Anabela; Oliveira, M. Beatriz P.P.Carotenoids are versatile isoprenoids that have been related to a number of health benefits. Their presence in foods, dietary intake and circulating levels have been associated with a reduced incidence of obesity, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and even lower total mortality. In this review, several considerations for their safe and sustainable use in foods mostly intended for health promotion are provided....