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Gavril (Rațu) RN, Constantin OE, Enachi E, Stoica F, Lipșa FD, Stănciuc N, Aprodu I, Râpeanu G. Optimization of the Parameters Influencing the Antioxidant Activity and Concentration of Carotenoids Extracted from Pumpkin Peel Using a Central Composite Design. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1447. [PMID: 38891255 PMCID: PMC11174748 DOI: 10.3390/plants13111447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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It has been discovered that the peel of a pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), regarded as a waste product of pumpkin processing, has significant amounts of carotenoids and other antioxidants. This study aims to identify the most effective extraction parameters for an ultrasonic-assisted extraction method to extract the total carotenoids (TCs) and assess the antioxidant activity (AA) of pumpkin peel. To determine the effects of the extraction time, temperature, and material-to-solvent ratio on the recovery of TCs and AA, a response surface methodology utilizing the central composite design (CCD) was used. The extraction temperature (6.25-98.75 °C), extraction duration (13.98-128.98 min), and solvent ratio (0.23-50.23 mL) were the variables studied in the coded form of the experimental plan. The carotenoid concentration varied from 0.53 to 1.06 mg/g DW, while the AA varied from 0.34 to 7.28 µM TE/g DW. The findings indicated that the optimal extraction parameters were an 80 °C temperature, a 10 mL solvent ratio, and a 100 min extraction time. The study confirmed that the optimum extraction conditions resulted in an experimental TC yield of 0.97 mg/g DW and an AA of 7.25 µM TE/g DW. Overall, it should be emphasized that the extraction process can be enhanced by setting the operating factors to maximize the model responses.
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- Roxana Nicoleta Gavril (Rațu)
- Department of Food Technologies, Faculty of Agriculture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania; (R.N.G.); (F.D.L.)
- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 800201 Galați, Romania; (O.E.C.); (E.E.); (N.S.); (I.A.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 800201 Galați, Romania; (O.E.C.); (E.E.); (N.S.); (I.A.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 800201 Galați, Romania; (O.E.C.); (E.E.); (N.S.); (I.A.)
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- Department of Pedotechnics, Faculty of Agriculture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Food Technologies, Faculty of Agriculture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, Romania; (R.N.G.); (F.D.L.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 800201 Galați, Romania; (O.E.C.); (E.E.); (N.S.); (I.A.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 800201 Galați, Romania; (O.E.C.); (E.E.); (N.S.); (I.A.)
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- Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Food Science and Engineering, Dunărea de Jos University of Galati, 800201 Galați, Romania; (O.E.C.); (E.E.); (N.S.); (I.A.)
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Jadhav HB, Raina I, Gogate PR, Annapure US, Casanova F. Sonication as a Promising Technology for the Extraction of Triacylglycerols from Fruit Seeds—A Review. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-022-02987-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Ninčević Grassino A, Rimac Brnčić S, Badanjak Sabolović M, Šic Žlabur J, Marović R, Brnčić M. Carotenoid Content and Profiles of Pumpkin Products and By-Products. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 28:molecules28020858. [PMID: 36677916 PMCID: PMC9861221 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28020858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The goal of this review is to provide an overview of the current findings on the major carotenoids and their content in pumpkin products and by-products. The content of total carotenoids and the composition of carotenoids in pumpkins depend mainly on the species and cultivar, pedoclimatic conditions, the part of the plant (pulp, peel or seed), extraction procedures and the type of solvent used for extraction. The major carotenoids identified in pumpkins were β-carotene, α-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. β-Carotene is the major carotenoid in most pumpkin species. The number and content of total carotenoids are higher when minor carotenoids and ester forms are considered. The use of carotenoids in the development of functional foods has been the topic of many versatile studies in recent years, as they add significant value to foods associated with numerous health benefits. In view of this, pumpkin and pumpkin by-products can serve as a valuable source of carotenoids.
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- Antonela Ninčević Grassino
- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottiejva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Correspondence: (A.N.G.); (M.B.)
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottiejva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottiejva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottiejva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierottiejva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Correspondence: (A.N.G.); (M.B.)
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Unveiling the Bioactive Potential of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Waste in Human Health from a Consumer Perspective. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12052747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Food supply disruption and shortage verified during the current pandemic events are a scenario that many anticipate for the near future. The impact of climate changes on food production, the continuous decrease in arable land, and the exponential growth of the human population are important drivers for this problem. In this context, adding value to food waste is an obvious strategy to mitigate food shortages, but there is a long way to go in this field. Globally, it is estimated that one-third of all food produced is lost. This is certainly due to many different factors, but the lack of awareness of the consumer about the nutritional value of certain foods parts, namely peels and seeds, is certainly among them. In this review, we will unveil the nutritional and bioactive value of the waste discarded from the most important fresh fruit and vegetables consumed worldwide as a strategy to decrease food waste. This will span the characterization of the bioactive composition of selected waste from fruits and vegetables, particularly their seeds and peels, and their possible uses, whether in our diet or recycled to other ends.
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Deng Y, Wang W, Zhao S, Yang X, Xu W, Guo M, Xu E, Ding T, Ye X, Liu D. Ultrasound-assisted extraction of lipids as food components: Mechanism, solvent, feedstock, quality evaluation and coupled technologies – A review. Trends Food Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2022.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Castro-Muñoz R, Díaz-Montes E, Gontarek-Castro E, Boczkaj G, Galanakis CM. A comprehensive review on current and emerging technologies toward the valorization of bio-based wastes and by products from foods. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2021; 21:46-105. [PMID: 34957673 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Industries in the agro-food sector are the largest generators of waste in the world. Agro-food wastes and by products originate from the natural process of senescence, pretreatment, handling, and manufacturing processes of food and beverage products. Notably, most of the wastes are produced with the transformation of raw materials (such as fruits, vegetables, plants, tubers, cereals, and dairy products) into different processed foods (e.g., jams, sauces, and canned fruits/vegetables), dairy derivatives (e.g., cheese and yogurt), and alcoholic (e.g., wine and beer) and nonalcoholic beverages (e.g., juices and soft drinks). Current research is committed not only to the usage of agro-food wastes and by products as a potential source of high-value bioactive compounds (e.g., phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and organic acids) but also to the implementation of emerging and innovative technologies that can compete with conventional extraction methods for the efficient extraction of such biomolecules from the residues. Herein, specific valorization technologies, such as membrane-based processes, microwave, ultrasound, pulsed electric-assisted extraction, supercritical/subcritical fluids, and pressurized liquids, have emerged as advanced techniques in extracting various added-value biomolecules, showing multiple advantages (improved extraction yields, reduced process time, and protection to the bioactive properties of the compounds). Hence, this comprehensive review aims to analyze the ongoing research on applying such techniques in valorization protocols. A last-five-year review, together with a featured analysis of the relevant findings in the field, is provided.
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- Roberto Castro-Muñoz
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Toluca, San Antonio Buenavista, Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico.,Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Gdansk, Poland
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- Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Biotecnología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Barrio La Laguna Ticoman, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Gdansk, Poland
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- Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Gdansk, Poland
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- Research and Innovation Department, Galanakis Laboratories, Chania, Greece.,Food Waste Recovery Group, ISEKI Food Association, Vienna, Austria
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Wang H, Chen K, Cheng J, Jiang L, Yu D, Dai Y, Wang L. Ultrasound-assisted three phase partitioning for simultaneous extraction of oil, protein and polysaccharide from pumpkin seeds. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of oil obtained from coconut meal by subcritical ethanol extraction. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-021-00989-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Flores EMM, Cravotto G, Bizzi CA, Santos D, Iop GD. Ultrasound-assisted biomass valorization to industrial interesting products: state-of-the-art, perspectives and challenges. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2021; 72:105455. [PMID: 33444940 PMCID: PMC7808943 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2020.105455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Nowadays, the application of ultrasound (US) energy for assisting the lignocellulosic biomass and waste materials conversion into value-added products has dramatically increased. In this sense, this review covers theoretical aspects, promising applications, challenges and perspectives about US and its use for biomass treatment. The combination of US energy with a suitable reaction time, temperature and solvent contributes to the destruction of recalcitrant lignin structure, allowing the products to be used in thermochemical and biological process. The main mechanisms related to US propagation and impact on the fragmentation of lignocellulosic materials, selectivity, and yield of conversion treatments are discussed. Moreover, the synergistic effects between US and alternative green solvents with the perspective of industrial applications are investigated. The present survey analysed the last ten years of literature, studying challenges and perspectives of US application in biorefinery. We were aiming to highlight value-added products and some new areas of research.
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- Erico M M Flores
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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- Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Dong XJ, Chen JY, Chen SF, Li Y, Zhao XJ. The composition and anti-inflammatory properties of pumpkin seeds. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-020-00783-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Dotto JM, Chacha JS. The potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient: A review. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Fierascu RC, Fierascu I, Avramescu SM, Sieniawska E. Recovery of Natural Antioxidants from Agro-Industrial Side Streams through Advanced Extraction Techniques. Molecules 2019; 24:E4212. [PMID: 31757027 PMCID: PMC6930540 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24234212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Large amounts of agro-industrial waste are being generated each year, leading to pollution and economic loss. At the same time, these side streams are rich source of active compounds including antioxidants. Recovered compounds can be re-utilized as food additives, functional foods, nutra-/pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals, beauty products, and bio-packaging. Advanced extraction techniques are promising tools to recover target compounds such as antioxidants from agro-industrial side streams. Due to the disadvantages of classical extraction techniques (such as large amounts of solvents, increased time of extraction, large amounts of remaining waste after the extraction procedure, etc.), and advanced techniques emerged, in order to obtain more efficient and sustainable processes. In this review paper aspects regarding different modern extraction techniques related to recovery of antioxidant compounds from wastes generated in different industries and their applications are briefly discussed.
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- Radu Claudiu Fierascu
- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd., 011464 Bucharest, Romania; (R.C.F.); (S.M.A.)
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd., 011464 Bucharest, Romania; (R.C.F.); (S.M.A.)
- National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry – ICECHIM Bucharest, 202 Spl. Independentei, 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine, 59 Marasti Blvd., 011464 Bucharest, Romania; (R.C.F.); (S.M.A.)
- Research Center for Environmental Protection and Waste Management, University of Bucharest, 36-46 Mihail Kogalniceanu Blvd., 050107 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodzki, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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