A5025792666- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Analytical chemistry methods development
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications
- Analytical Chemistry and Chromatography
- Antimicrobial agents and applications
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Polymer Science and PVC
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Polymer crystallization and properties
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Melamine detection and toxicity
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
- Photopolymerization techniques and applications
- Free Radicals and Antioxidants
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Polyamine Metabolism and Applications
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
2016-2025
Poultry Research Institute
2023
Date palm by-products are characterized by their abundance and richness in valuable functional compounds such as dietary fibers, phenolics, tocopherols, carotenoids. They offer an attractive resource for multiple industries, including food, packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, contributing to the development of a sustainable date value chain through circular economy approach. Leveraging established phytochemical, nutritional, health-promoting attributes, have found applications additives...
This study focused on the recovery of antioxidant compounds from lemon and tomato by-products for use as natural additives in development active food packaging formulated using three different polymeric matrices that included low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polylactic acid (PLA), G-polymer (GP). The films were characterized according to chemical-physical, thermal analyses, their barrier mechanical properties. Migration assays performed evaluate release matrices, which quantified simulant by...
Increasing soil salinisation represents a serious threat to food security, and therefore the exploitation of high-yielding halophytes, such as Salicornia Sarcocornia, needs be considered not merely in arid regions but worldwide. In this study, ramosissima Sarcocornia perennis alpini were evaluated for nutrients, bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, contaminants. Both shown nutritionally relevant, exhibiting notable levels crude fibre ash, i.e., 11.26–15.34 39.46–40.41% dry weight (dw),...
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) can be added to food contact materials (FCM) increase their water and/or grease repellent properties. Some well-known PFAS are perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCA), sulfonic (PFSA), telomer alcohols (FTOH). Due the strength of carbon-fluorine bond, chemically very stable highly resistant biological degradation, posing a risk human health environment. To examine presence in paper-based FCM, various samples were collected, including popcorn...
Sweet cherry pits, date seeds, and grape seeds are abundant fruit by-products in the Mediterranean region. Assessing their antioxidant capacity is crucial for valorization. Grape exhibited higher concentrations of total phenolic flavonoid contents, significant capacity. Epicatechin was main sweet pits (29–85 mg/g), while vanillic acid predominant across all (5–23 mg/g). However, some pit varieties exceeded Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) five pesticides, contained thirteen fungicide residues,...
Low-density polyethylene-based packaging with 4% lemon extract (LDPE/4LE) and two polylactic-based (PLA) materials 6% (PLA/PEG/4LE PLA/6LE) were produced. O2 water permeability tests performed, the total individual phenolic compounds content measured, films' antioxidant activities determined. The ability to delay lipid oxidation was tested in model foods: almonds, packaged LDPE/4LE, PLA/4LE PLA/6LE for a maximum period of 60 days at 40 °C (accelerated assay); beef meat, 11 4 °C. LE improved...
Orange, lemon, and lime by-products emerge as promising sources of phenolic compounds. This study presents the first comprehensive assessment antioxidant capacity food safety considerations citrus pomace, aiming for their safe integration into industry. Results reveal that lemon are particularly rich in eriocitrin, hesperidin, trans-ferulic acid, p-coumaric significantly contributing to capacity. Regarding safety, none nine regulated mycotoxins were detected. However, heavy metals present...