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Book of abstracts of the MED Meeting 2023 - "Healthy Soils, for FOOD, for LIFE ...
Romano, Anabela; Vicente, Cláudia; Lamy, Elsa; Baptista, Fátima; Duarte, Fátima; Gomes, Luís; Pedroso, Nuno; Lourenço, Rui; Eufrázio, Sofiasem resumo
On the optimization of carob seed peel extraction using aqueous-based acidic sy...
Medronho, Bruno; boutoub, Oumaima; Duarte, Hugo; Aliaño González, María José; Guerra, Rui; Brazio, António; Gonçalves, Sandra; Romano, AnabelaCarob fruit utilization remains limited, with most of their commercial value derived from locust bean gum, which is obtained from seed endosperm. Efficient extraction requires dehusking, which is traditionally performed under harsh conditions. This study aims to develop and optimize a milder, more sustainable dehusking method while preserving seed quality for industrial applications. Various aqueous-based solve...
Valorization of arbutus unedo L. Pomace: exploring the recovery of bioactive ph...
Lorenzo, Ritamaria Di; Ferraro, Maria Grazia; Carrera, Ceferino; Iazzetti, Federica; Chinchilla, Nuria; Maisto, Maria; Aliaño González, María JoséThis study explores the potential of Arbutus unedo L. pomace, a by-product of the food industry, as a natural ingredient for skincare applications. In Portugal, A. unedo L. fruits are traditionally used to produce "Aguardente de Medronho", a spirit with a protected geographical indication. The distillation process generates pomace, comprising skins, pulp remnants, seeds, and residual alcohol rich in phenolic co...
From lignocellulosic residues to protein sources: insights into biomass pre-tre...
Vera dos Anjos, Isabela; Coelho, Natacha; Duarte, Hugo; Proença, Diogo Neves; Duarte, Maria F.; Jorge de Barros, Raúl José; Raposo, SaraWith the global population steadily rising, the demand for sustainable protein sources has become increasingly urgent. Traditional animal- and plant-based proteins face challenges related to scalability, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. In this context, single-cell protein has emerged as a promising alternative. Derived from microorganisms such as algae, bacteria, fungi, and yeast, single-cell pro...
Fortification of wheat white bread: assessing the suitability of beta vulgaris ...
Issaoui, Manel; Oueslati, Samia; Flamini, Guido; Delgado, Amélia; Romano, AnabelaAs societies undergo shifts in dietary patterns, there is often an increase in nutrition-related issues. This is particularly evident in the case of wheat bakery products, which have evolved in an unsustainable way. The fortification of wheat flour with vegetables has emerged as a strategy to mitigate the imbalanced composition of white bread. The objective of this study is to address existing knowledge gaps re...
Carob: A Mediterranean Resource for the Future
Martins-Loução, Maria Amélia; Correia, Pedro José; Romano, AnabelaFor centuries, the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) has contributed to the economy of the Mediterranean basin, mainly as food for livestock. Nowadays, the value of the carob tree extends far beyond its traditional uses, encompassing a wide range of industries and applications that take advantage of its unique properties and nutritional benefits. Despite its high industrial demand and European indications, ther...
Poly(butylene succinate)-based composites with technical and extracted lignins ...
Melro, Elodie; Duarte, Hugo; Eivazi, Alireza; Costa, Carolina; Faleiro, Maria Leonor; Rosa Da Costa, Ana; Antunes, Filipe E.; Valente, Artur J. M.Poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) has been drawing attention as a reliable biodegradable and sustainable alternative to synthetic petroleum-based polymers. In this study, PBS-lignin composites were developed using a recently extracted lignin (LA-lignin) from pine wood residues employing an innovative sustainable approach. These composites were systematically compared with PBS-based composites formed with commonly ...
Phytochemical characterization and bioactivity of extracts from different fruit...
Hamdoun, Ouafaa; Gonçalves, Sandra; Paixão Mansinhos, Inês Filipa; Rodríguez Solana, Raquel; Pereira-Caro, Gema; Moreno-Rojas, José ManuelThe objective of this study was to analyze the chemical profile of extracts from different fruit parts of the perennial arborescent cactus Opuntia leucotricha by applying ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS) and to evaluate their biological properties (antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory capacities). Extracts were obtained from the fruit pulp (without or with...
On the valorization of olive oil pomace: a sustainable approach for methylene b...
Saoudi Hassani, El Mokhtar; Duarte, Hugo; Brás, João; Taleb, Abdeslam; Taleb, Mustapha; Rais, Zakia; Eivazi, Alireza; Norgren, Magnus; Romano, AnabelaCurrently, industrial water pollution represents a significant global challenge, with the potential to adversely impact human health and the integrity of ecosystems. The continuous increase in global consumption has resulted in an exponential rise in the use of dyes, which have become one of the major water pollutants, causing significant environmental impacts. In order to address these concerns, a number of wa...
Fortification of wheat white bread: assessing the suitability of Beta vulgaris ...
Issaoui, Manel; Oueslati, Samia; Flamini, Guido; Romano, Anabela; Delgado, AméliaAs societies undergo shifts in dietary patterns, there is often an increase in nutrition-related issues. This is particularly evident in the case of wheat bakery products, which have evolved in an unsustainable way. The fortification of wheat flour with vegetables has emerged as a strategy to mitigate the imbalanced composition of white bread. The objective of this study is to address existing knowledge gaps re...