A5072278678- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
- Food composition and properties
- Seed and Plant Biochemistry
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Ginkgo biloba and Cashew Applications
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Coffee research and impacts
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
- Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Proteins in Food Systems
- Medicinal Plant Research
- Nuts composition and effects
- Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Food and Agricultural Sciences
- Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
- Botanical Research and Applications
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Food Drying and Modeling
University of Palermo
2021-2025
The interest in the consumption of health-promoting foods has led to identifying derivatives wine industry as products increase functional properties different or design new foods. main goal this study is characterize and valorize byproducts wastes Sicilian grapes sources bioactive components, from perspective a circular economy biorefinery approach. In particular, research investigated: 1. total phenolic content antioxidant activities 2. profiles free bound fractions defatted grape seeds...
The rheological and chemical quality of pasta samples, which were obtained using the durum wheat semolina fortified with hemp seed solid residue, after oil extraction, sieved at 530 μm (Hemp 1) or 236 2) different percentages substitution (5%, 7.5%, 10%, evaluated. total polyphenolic content in flour was quantified range 6.38-6.35 mg GAE/g, free radical scavenging included from 3.94-3.75 mmol TEAC/100 g Hemp 1 2, respectively. phenolic profiles determined by UHPLC-ESI/QTOF-MS showed that...
In recent years, a main goal of research has been to exploit waste from agribusiness industries as new sources bioactive components, with view establishing circular economy. Non-compliant avocado fruits, well seeds and peels, are examples promising raw materials due their high nutritional yield antioxidant profiles. This study aimed recycle food by-products through dehydration produce functional bread. For this purpose, dehydrated was reduced powder form, bread prepared different percentages...
In the last decades, plant extracts have received great attention. particular, many studies pointed out potential neuroprotective effect of polyphenols-rich from plants. Evidence indeed highlights action polyphenols, both as antioxidants and inhibitors in formation amyloid protein aggregates, known to be involved neurodegenerative diseases. this work, aqueous obtained at high room temperature leaves Moringa oleifera (MO) harvested Sicily were characterized for polyphenolic content,...
Nowadays, research addressing the composition of nutrients and bioactive compounds in waste from agri-food industry has increased due to environmental economic interests. The wine produces enormous quantities by-products every year along production chain. nitrogen content grapes is important for yeast' metabolism growth, playing a key role both grape quality. Besides derived products, few studies are present literature on characterization amino acid by-products. In this context, preliminary...
In response to the global challenge of food wastage and high perishability blackberries, this study evaluated use ultrasound-assisted hot air drying (US-HAD) convert downgraded blackberries into powders, comparing it with traditional (HAD). US-HAD reduced time achieved a final moisture content 12%. Physicochemical analyses (colourimetry, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, phenolic content) were conducted on fresh fruit, fortified cookies. cookies exhibited promising antioxidant...
Among the Sicilian economic productive sectors, that of wine production has today a considerable value. However, with growth this sector, notable was increase in waste, which to date is not only an damage for companies, but also threat environment. It known waste from properties (e.g., antioxidants) have potential reuse at cosmetic, pharmaceutical and nutritional levels obtain economically sustainable applications. A new goal given by recovery added value compounds agri-food wastes...
This study aimed to enhance "Pecorino" type ovine cheese by adding Moringa oleifera leaves powder (MOLP). Cheese-making trials, conducted at industrial level, used raw ewes' milk and two selected Lactococcus lactis strains. The experimental plan included a control production (CTR), productions with 1% or 2% MOLP addition (1-MOLP 2-MOLP, respectively). did not hinder starters development, which reached about 8.0 Log CFU/g in 2-month ripened cheeses. Illumina results highlighted lactococci...
The edible portion of Cannabis sativa L. are the seeds.
 seeds generally used for production hemp oil, appreciated high percentage α-linolenic acid. waste obtained after oil extraction, reduced in fine powder, is subject this study. 
 Since considered to be a source many valuable bioactive compounds, addition seed flour durum wheat making fortified bread could have an effect on health consumers.
 aim study was use variable percentages bread, and determine fortification impact...
Due to its multipurpose usability, short production cycle, and low capital requirement in cultivation, hemp represents an excellent material applicable the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by United Nations Organization as a strategy “to achieve future better more sustainable for all”. Hemp seeds represent only edible part of Cannabis sativa have distinctly different nutritional composition from other representative foods such rice wheat (high protein content, carbohydrate...
In the context of functional foods and beverages, probiotic fruit juices offer a unique opportunity to combine probiotics’ health benefits with juices’ nutritious properties. Since most food products are dairy products, could be viable alternative foods. Moreover, variety tastes which these can produced expand market for consumers all ages. Important challenges juice manufacturing industry stability sensory properties, altered by probiotics or their metabolites. Any must healthy but still...
Mango, a tropical fruit celebrated for its delightful fragrance and high nutritional value, generates significant waste during processing, with approximately 35-60% of the being discarded. However, this contains valuable components, such as fibre, carotenoids, polyphenols, other bioactive compounds. In an effort to repurpose mango peel, study dehydrated it create peel powder (MPP), which was then incorporated into sourdough bread produce functional breads enhanced value. Semolina replaced...
Functional carob beverages have recently attracted consumer attention as a natural and sustainable alternative due to their excellent nutritional profile associated health benefits. Derived from the pods of tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.), which thrives in Mediterranean regions, these are naturally sweet, caffeine-free, rich bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, dietary fiber, essential minerals. This review highlights composition beverages, noting high fiber content, antioxidant capacity,...