Andreia F. R. Silva
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View article: Spicy Food Ingredient from Red Habanero By-Product Obtained by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction
Spicy Food Ingredient from Red Habanero By-Product Obtained by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Open
The production of spicy sauces from chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) generates 5–30% of spicy by-product which is rich in valuable compounds (e.g., capsaicinoids, carotenoids, phenolics, etc.) and can serve as a source of Capsicum oleoresins,…
View article: The Impact of Resveratrol-Enriched Bread on Cardiac Remodeling in a Preclinical Model of Diabetes
The Impact of Resveratrol-Enriched Bread on Cardiac Remodeling in a Preclinical Model of Diabetes Open
The World Health Organization aims to stop the rise of diabetes by 2025, and diet is one of the most efficient non-pharmacological strategies used to prevent it. Resveratrol (RSV) is a natural compound with anti-diabetic properties, and in…
View article: Bread enriched with resveratrol: Influence of the delivery vehicles on its bioactivity
Bread enriched with resveratrol: Influence of the delivery vehicles on its bioactivity Open
Trans-resveratrol (RSV) is recognised as a bioactive ingredient in the development of functional foods. Its stability, solubility, and bioavailability constraints can be overcome by delivery systems, not yet tested in foods. This study aim…
View article: Bread Enriched with Resveratrol: Influence of the Delivery Vehicles on its Bioactivity
Bread Enriched with Resveratrol: Influence of the Delivery Vehicles on its Bioactivity Open
View article: Strategies to Broaden the Applications of Olive Biophenols Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol in Food Products
Strategies to Broaden the Applications of Olive Biophenols Oleuropein and Hydroxytyrosol in Food Products Open
Oleuropein (OLE) and hydroxytyrosol (HT) are olive-derived phenols recognised as health-promoting agents with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antitumor activities, providing a wide range of …
View article: Inclusion Complex of Resveratrol with γ-Cyclodextrin as a Functional Ingredient for Lemon Juices
Inclusion Complex of Resveratrol with γ-Cyclodextrin as a Functional Ingredient for Lemon Juices Open
Microencapsulated resveratrol (RSV) is a pertinent ingredient in functional foods to be used in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases. Gamma-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) was evaluated for its RSV inclusion ability. Inclusion proc…
View article: Application of Hydroxytyrosol in the Functional Foods Field: From Ingredient to Dietary Supplements
Application of Hydroxytyrosol in the Functional Foods Field: From Ingredient to Dietary Supplements Open
Hydroxytyrosol (HT) is an amphipathic functional phenol found in the olive tree, both in its leaves and fruits, in free or bound forms, as well as in olive oil and by-products of olive oil manufacture. The European Food Safety Authority re…
View article: Effect of Oven-Drying on the Recovery of Valuable Compounds from Ulva rigida, Gracilaria sp. and Fucus vesiculosus
Effect of Oven-Drying on the Recovery of Valuable Compounds from Ulva rigida, Gracilaria sp. and Fucus vesiculosus Open
The effect of oven-drying at 25, 40 and 60 °C was evaluated on three macroalgae of relevance in Europe, namely Ulva rigida, Gracilaria sp. and Fucus vesiculosus, with respect to quality aspects, including their potential to be exploited as…