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View article: Sustainable Edible Coatings Enriched with Bioactive Extracts from Exhausted Olive Pomace, Fucus Spiralis, and Limnospira sp. for the Postharvest Preservation of Strawberries
Sustainable Edible Coatings Enriched with Bioactive Extracts from Exhausted Olive Pomace, Fucus Spiralis, and Limnospira sp. for the Postharvest Preservation of Strawberries Open
Exhausted olive oil pomace (EOP), Fucus spiralis, and Limnospira sp. extracts—rich in bioactives, polysaccharides, or proteins—were incorporated into alginate-based edible coatings and applied to strawberries to evaluate their effects on p…
View article: Exploring the Development of a Clean-Label Vegan Burger Enriched with Fermented Microalgae
Exploring the Development of a Clean-Label Vegan Burger Enriched with Fermented Microalgae Open
Haematococcus pluvialis and Porphyridium cruentum are red microalgae with high biotechnological potential due to their rich composition of bioactive compounds. However, their intense flavor limits their application in food products. This s…
View article: Biological and Physico-Chemical Properties of Lobosphaera sp. Packed in Metallized Polyethylene Terephthalate/Polyethylene (PETmet/PE)
Biological and Physico-Chemical Properties of Lobosphaera sp. Packed in Metallized Polyethylene Terephthalate/Polyethylene (PETmet/PE) Open
This study evaluated the effects of different storage conditions, varying in light exposure, relative humidity (RH), and packaging materials, on the physicochemical stability of Lobosphaera sp. biomass, the retention of bioactive compounds…
View article: Unravelling the Potential of Seven Microalgae Species: Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties and Application
Unravelling the Potential of Seven Microalgae Species: Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Properties and Application Open
Microalgae are a rich renewable source of a wide variety of bioactive compounds. This study focuses on seven microalgae—Limnospira sp., Dunaliella sp., Lobosphaera sp., Nannochloropsis sp., Odontella sp., Porphyridium sp., and Tetraselmis …
View article: Biodegradable Films with Polysaccharides, Proteins, and Bioactive Compounds from Lobosphaera sp.: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities
Biodegradable Films with Polysaccharides, Proteins, and Bioactive Compounds from Lobosphaera sp.: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities Open
Microalgae are a sustainable source of bioactive compounds and nutrients that do not compete with crops for arable land. Lobosphaera sp. was used to produce biodegradable films. Bioactive compounds, polysaccharides, and proteins were extra…
View article: Edible Films with Protein and Bioactive Compounds from Arthrospira sp.
Edible Films with Protein and Bioactive Compounds from Arthrospira sp. Open
Arthrospira sp. is an alternative source of protein in the food chain, but it may also be considered a source of phenolic compounds with interesting properties, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. In active packaging, …
View article: Monoterpene Hydroxy Lactones Isolated from Thalassiosira sp. Microalga and Their Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities
Monoterpene Hydroxy Lactones Isolated from Thalassiosira sp. Microalga and Their Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities Open
Two monoterpenoid lactones, loliolide (1) and epi-loliolide (2), were isolated from the crude dichloromethane extract of a microalga, Thalassiosira sp.). The structures of loliolide (1) and epi-loliolide (2) were elucidated by 1D and 2D NM…
View article: A Comparative Study of Drying Technologies for Apple and Ginger Pomace: Kinetic Modeling and Antioxidant Properties
A Comparative Study of Drying Technologies for Apple and Ginger Pomace: Kinetic Modeling and Antioxidant Properties Open
Apple and ginger mixed pomace is a by-product that can be valorized by drying. In this study, mixed pomace was subjected to hot-air drying (HAD) at 45, 62, and 70 °C and stepwise at 45 °C followed by at 62 °C or the reverse, at 62 °C follo…
View article: Integrated Valorization of Fucus spiralis Alga: Polysaccharides and Bioactives for Edible Films and Residues as Biostimulants
Integrated Valorization of Fucus spiralis Alga: Polysaccharides and Bioactives for Edible Films and Residues as Biostimulants Open
Fucus spp. seaweeds thrive in the cold temperate waters of the northern hemisphere, specifically in the littoral and sublittoral regions along rocky shorelines. Moreover, they are known to be a rich source of bioactive compounds. This stud…
View article: Comparison among Different Green Extraction Methods of Polyphenolic Compounds from Exhausted Olive Oil Pomace and the Bioactivity of the Extracts
Comparison among Different Green Extraction Methods of Polyphenolic Compounds from Exhausted Olive Oil Pomace and the Bioactivity of the Extracts Open
The use of by-products as a source of bioactive compounds with economic added value is one of the objectives of a circular economy. The olive oil industry is a source of olive pomace as a by-product. The olive pomace used in the present st…
View article: Recent Highlights in Sustainable Bio-Based Edible Films and Coatings for Fruit and Vegetable Applications
Recent Highlights in Sustainable Bio-Based Edible Films and Coatings for Fruit and Vegetable Applications Open
The present review paper focuses on recent developments in edible films and coatings made of base compounds from biological sources, namely plants, animals, algae, and microorganisms. These sources include by-products, residues, and wastes…
View article: Diversity assessment in the Portuguese genebank collection of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) accessions: Insights for breeding and sustainable conservation
Diversity assessment in the Portuguese genebank collection of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) accessions: Insights for breeding and sustainable conservation Open
Tomato germplasm is source of variability used by plant breeders to develop improved cultivars and part of the natural heritage to be preserved. In this study, the diversity among twenty Portuguese tomato accessions was evaluated, consider…
View article: Valorisation of Micro/Nanoencapsulated Bioactive Compounds from Plant Sources for Food Applications Towards Sustainability
Valorisation of Micro/Nanoencapsulated Bioactive Compounds from Plant Sources for Food Applications Towards Sustainability Open
The micro- and nanoencapsulation of bioactive compounds has resulted in a large improvement in the food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and agriculture industries. These technologies serve, on one side, to protect, among others, vitamins, …
View article: Rootstock Affects the Fruit Quality of ‘Early Bigi’ Sweet Cherries
Rootstock Affects the Fruit Quality of ‘Early Bigi’ Sweet Cherries Open
The cherry rootstock influences the performance of the scion cultivar. It has an effect on cherry fruit quality, tree growth, yield and yield efficiency and floral and foliar nutrition. In this work, the influence of Saint Lucie 64 and Max…
View article: Valorisation of table tomato crop by-products: Phenolic profiles and in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities
Valorisation of table tomato crop by-products: Phenolic profiles and in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities Open
View article: Phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of ex-situ conserved tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm
Phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of ex-situ conserved tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm Open