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Mouahid A, Claeys-Bruno M, Bombarda I, Amat S, Ciavarella A, Myotte E, Nisteron JP, Crampon C, Badens E. Valorization of handmade Argan press cake by supercritical CO2 extraction. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Mirpoor SF, Giosafatto CVL, Mariniello L, D’Agostino A, D’Agostino M, Cammarota M, Schiraldi C, Porta R. Argan (Argania spinosa L.) Seed Oil Cake as a Potential Source of Protein-Based Film Matrix for Pharmaco-Cosmetic Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23158478. [PMID: 35955611 PMCID: PMC9368985 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Various different agri-food biomasses might be turned into renewable sources for producing biodegradable and edible plastics, potentially attractive for food, agricultural and cosmeceutical sectors. In this regard, different seeds utilized for edible and non-edible oil extraction give rise to high amounts of organic by-products, known as seed oil cakes (SOCs), potentially able to become protein-rich resources useful for the manufacturing of biodegradable films. This study reports the potential of SOC derived from Argania spinosa (argan), a well-known plant containing valuable non-refined oil suitable for food or cosmetic use, to be a promising valuable source for production of a protein-based matrix of biomaterials to be used in the pharmaco-cosmetic sector. Thus, glycerol-plasticized films were prepared by casting and drying using different amounts of argan seed protein concentrate, in the presence of increasing glycerol concentrations, and characterized for their morphological, mechanical, barrier, and hydrophilicity properties. In addition, their antioxidant activity and effects on cell viability and wound healing were investigated. The hydrophobic nature of the argan protein-based films, and their satisfying physicochemical and biological properties, suggest a biorefinery approach for the recycling of argan SOC as valuable raw material for manufacturing new products to be used in the cosmeceutical and food industries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Seyedeh Fatemeh Mirpoor
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Montesantangelo Campus, University of Naples “Federico II”, via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy; (S.F.M.); (L.M.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Montesantangelo Campus, University of Naples “Federico II”, via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy; (S.F.M.); (L.M.); (R.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0812539470
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Montesantangelo Campus, University of Naples “Federico II”, via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy; (S.F.M.); (L.M.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.D.); (M.C.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.D.); (M.C.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.D.); (M.C.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Section of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (A.D.); (M.D.); (M.C.); (C.S.)
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Montesantangelo Campus, University of Naples “Federico II”, via Cintia 4, 80126 Naples, Italy; (S.F.M.); (L.M.); (R.P.)
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Gharby S, Charrouf Z. Argan Oil: Chemical Composition, Extraction Process, and Quality Control. Front Nutr 2022; 8:804587. [PMID: 35187023 PMCID: PMC8850956 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.804587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Argan oil is considered a relatively international product exported from Morocco, although different companies in Europe and North America distribute argan oil around the globe. Argan oil is non-refined vegetable oil, of the more well-known “virgin oil” type, is produced from the argan tree [Argania spinosa (L.) Skeels]. The argan tree is deemed to be an important forest species from both social and economic standpoints. Argan oil has rapidly emerged as an important product able to bring more income to the local population. In addition, it also has important environmental implications, owing to its ability to stand against desert progression. Currently, argan oil is mainly produced by women's cooperatives in Morocco using a semi-industrial mechanical extraction process. This allows the production of high-quality argan oil. Depending on the method used to prepare argan kernels, two types of argan oil can be obtained: food or cosmetic grade. Cosmetic argan oil is prepared from unroasted kernels, whereas food argan oil is achieved by cold pressing kernels roasted for a few minutes. Previously, the same food argan oil was prepared exclusively by women according to a laborious ancestral process. Extraction technology has been evolved to obtain high-quality argan oil at a large scale. The extraction process and several accompanying parameters can influence the quality, stability, and purity of argan oil. In view of this, the present review discusses different aspects related to argan oil chemical composition along with its nutritional and cosmetic values. Similarly, it details different processes used to prepare argan oil, as well as its quality control, oxidative stability, and authenticity assessment.
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- Said Gharby
- Laboratory Biotechnology, Materials and Environment, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, Ibn Zohr University, Taroudant, Morocco
- *Correspondence: Said Gharby
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- Laboratory of Plant Chemistry and Organic and Bioorganic Synthesis, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
- Zoubida Charrouf
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