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Insect-based biopolymers from Orthoptera: An emerging resource for sustainable ...

The challenges of the current era in food packaging have led to a continuous diversification of sources of biopolymers. Edible Orthopterans have garnered significant interest worldwide as potential sources of biopolymers for the production of biodegradable and active packaging. These insect species have emerged as a potential and sustainable substitute for conventional protein and chitosan sources due to their ...

Bioactive metabolites from algae: occurrence, extraction techniques, functional...

This review critically summarizes the major algal-derived bioactive compounds, including phenolics compounds (e.g., phlorotannins, bromophenols, phenolic acids), sterols (e.g., fucosterol, beta-sitosterol), and polysaccharides (e. g., carrageenan, fucoidan, ulvan), as well as key pigments such as astaxanthin, beta-carotene, lutein, violaxanthin, zeaxanthin, and chlorophylls. In addition, state-of-the-art extrac...

Authenticity and Bioactive Markers Search in the Phenolic‐Rich Extracts of Aste...

The Asteraceae family has been of significant concern for ethnobotanical studies, thanks to its health-promoting properties linked to a plethora of bioactive compounds, among which phenolic compounds play a critical role. In this work, a workflow based on computational chemometrics was employed to assess the authenticity and biomarker search of five key Asteraceae species commonly employed in traditional medici...

Valorization of natural resources - development of a functional plant-based bev...

Plant-based beverages are gaining attention due to their potential to offer sustainable and health-promoting alternatives to traditional dairy products. This study aimed to develop a dehydrated functional plant-based beverage composed of tigernut tubers (Cyperus esculentus L.), mukua pulp (Adansonia digitata L.), and thermal water. All matrices and the final beverage were fully characterized in terms of physica...

Development of a sustainable mediterranean-inspired snack: green extraction of ...

The Mediterranean diet, well known for its health benefits, is characterized by high consumption of plant-based foods, along with low to moderate amount of seafood and animal products. In contrast, life in the 21st century is marked by a fast-pace, making the consumption of nutritious foods challenging, as ultra-processed foods have become the default option for their convenience, despite their negative impact ...

Pigmentos naturales bioactivos: avances significativos para la industria alimen...

El color de los alimentos desempeña un papel crucial en la percepción de los consumidores, relacionadas con la calidad del producto, su frescura y su contenido nutricional. Cada alimento posee un color característico, susceptible de modificaciones por tratamientos tecnológicos y almacenamiento. En el desarrollo de nuevos productos alimentarios, es esencial considerar las preferencias del consumidor, propiedades...

Blockchain revolution in food supply chains: A positive impact on global food l...

The rising global population has created an urgent need for increased food production. Food loss and waste remain significant challenges throughout the food supply chain, from cultivation to consumption. Blockchain, a decentralized peer-to-peer network that stores information can help making food more traceable, from production to consumption. It can also help enhance food production sustainability, transparenc...

Potencial de Pigmentos Naturais Bioativos: Técnicas de Extração Convencionais e...

Application of encapsulated tomato by-product extract as a colorant in mascarpone

Agricultural by-products, often underutilized, represent a significant opportunity to obtain sustainable value-added products to develop new functional foods. In this context, the (typically discarded) aerial parts of tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. cerasiforme), were studied as new sources of natural bioactive compounds, focusing the extraction and encapsulation (using spray drying with maltodextri...

Chemical and Bioactive Evaluation of Essential Oils from Edible and Aromatic Me...

The Lamiaceae family, which includes several well-known aromatic plants, is scientifically relevant due to its essential oils (EOs). In this work, four EOs from Mediterranean species, namely Origanum vulgare L., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Salvia officinalis L., and Thymus vulgaris L., were evaluated for their volatile profiles and the biological activity in vitro to assess their potential use in the food and co...