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Slimani C, Rais C, Mansouri F, Rais S, Benjelloun M, Ullah R, Iqbal Z, Goh KW, Lee LH, Bouyahya A, Lazraq A. Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenols from Crocus sativus by-products using sunflower oil as a sustainable solvent alternative. Food Chem X 2024; 23:101579. [PMID: 39027683 PMCID: PMC11254944 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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In the last decade, there's been a rising emphasis on eco-friendly solvents in industry and academia due to environmental concerns. Vegetable oils are now recognized as a practical, non-toxic option for extracting phytochemicals from herbs. This study presents a novel, green, and user-friendly method for extracting phenolic content from Crocus sativus L. waste using ultrasound. It replaces conventional organic solvents with sustainable sunflower oil, making the process eco-friendly and cost-effective. The effects of temperature (18-52 °C), ultrasonic time (5-55 min), and solid-solvent ratio (5-31 g/100 mL) were assessed by applying response surface methodology (RSM) and Central composite design. The combined impact of solid-solvent ratio, temperature, and ultrasonic time led to heightened phenolic content and antioxidant activity in the enriched oil. However, when these variables were at their maximum levels, there was a decline in these attributes. The specific conditions found to be ideal were a solid-to-liquid ratio of 26 g/100 mL, a temperature of 45 °C, and a duration of 45 min. The optimum extraction condition yielded the expected highest phenolic content (317.15 mg/ Kg), and antioxidant activity (89.34%). The enriched oil with flower saffron enabled the utilization of renewable natural ingredients, ensuring the production of a healthy extract or product. Also, enriched oils find diverse applications in areas such as food, aquaculture, and cosmetics.
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- Chaimae Slimani
- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 2202 - route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
- Laboratory of Botany, National Agency for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. Box 159 Taounate, 34025, 10, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Botany, National Agency for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, P.O. Box 159 Taounate, 34025, 10, Morocco
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- Laboratory of applied sciences and sciences of education and training, Higher School of Education and Training, Oujda, Mohammed Premier University, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 2202 - route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 2202 - route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University P.O.Box 7805, Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia
- Faculty of Engineering, Shinawatra University, Samkhok, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Microbiome Research Group, Research Centre for Life Science and Healthcare, Nottingham Ningbo China Beacons of Excellence Research and Innovation Institute (CBI), University of Nottingham Ningbo China, 315000, Ningbo, China
- Novel Bacteria and Drug Discovery Research Group (NBDD), Microbiome and Bioresource Research Strength (MBRS), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor 47500, Malaysia
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- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Functional Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Faculty of Sciences and Technologies, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 2202 - route d'Imouzzer, Fez, Morocco
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Rodríguez-Rodríguez E, Herrero-Lodares C, Sánchez-Prieto M, Olmedilla-Alonso B, Sánchez-Moreno C, de Ancos B. Sustainable extraction methods of carotenoids from mango (Mangifera indica L. 'Kent') pulp: Ultrasound assisted extraction and green solvents. Food Chem 2024; 450:139253. [PMID: 38653056 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Mango is a good source of carotenoids for use in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products because of their organoleptic and health-promoting properties. Safe and sustainable methods for their extraction is required. The present investigation was aimed to study concentration and carotenoid profile of 'Kent' mango pulp through a conventional extraction (CE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) using traditional solvents (tetrahydrofuran-THF and diethyl ether: petroleum ether-DE:PE) and green solvents (GS) (2-metiltetrahydrofuran, 2 m-THF; cyclopentyl methyl ether, CPME). Mango showed (μg/g d.w.) β-carotene (29.4), zeaxanthin (1.28), β-cryptoxanthin (2.8), phytoene (18.68) and phytofluene (7.45) in a CE using DE:PE. Similar results were obtained applying DE:PE in UAE and GS in a CE, so CPME and 2-mTHF seem suitable solvents to replace DE:PE in CE. The yield of total carotenes, xanthophylls and carotenoids using GS combined with UAE was lower than with CE, but important enough to be used as a sustainable procedure for obtaining carotenoids from mango pulp.
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- Elena Rodríguez-Rodríguez
- Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy School, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Avenida Complutense, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain..
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- Department of Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacy School, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Avenida Complutense, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain.; Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). José Antonio Novais 6, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). José Antonio Novais 6, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Metabolism and Nutrition, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). José Antonio Novais 6, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Characterization, Quality and Safety, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). José Antonio Novais 6, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Characterization, Quality and Safety, Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition (ICTAN), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). José Antonio Novais 6, ES-28040 Madrid, Spain
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Enciso-Martínez Y, Zuñiga-Martínez BS, Ayala-Zavala JF, Domínguez-Avila JA, González-Aguilar GA, Viuda-Martos M. Agro-Industrial By-Products of Plant Origin: Therapeutic Uses as well as Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity. Biomolecules 2024; 14:762. [PMID: 39062476 PMCID: PMC11274454 DOI: 10.3390/biom14070762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The importance of bioactive compounds in agro-industrial by-products of plant origin lies in their direct impacts on human health. These compounds have been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, contributing to disease prevention and strengthening the immune system. In particular, the antimicrobial action of these compounds emerges as an important tool in food preservation, providing natural alternatives to synthetic preservatives and contributing to combating antimicrobial resistance. Using agro-industrial by-products of plant origin not only addresses the need to reduce waste and promote sustainability but also inaugurates a new era in the formulation of functional foods. From fruit peels to pulps and seeds, these by-products are emerging as essential ingredients in the creation of products that can promote health. Continued research in this area will unveil new applications and properties of these by-products and open doors to a food paradigm in which health and sustainability converge, paving the way to a healthier and more equitable future. The present review presents an overview of our knowledge of agro-industrial by-products and some of their more relevant health-promoting bioactivities.
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- Yessica Enciso-Martínez
- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, La Victoria 46, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (Y.E.-M.); (B.S.Z.-M.); (J.F.A.-Z.); (J.A.D.-A.); (G.A.G.-A.)
- IPOA Research Group, Agro-Food Technology Department, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Universidad Miguel Hernández, 03312 Alicante, Spain
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, La Victoria 46, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (Y.E.-M.); (B.S.Z.-M.); (J.F.A.-Z.); (J.A.D.-A.); (G.A.G.-A.)
- IPOA Research Group, Agro-Food Technology Department, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Universidad Miguel Hernández, 03312 Alicante, Spain
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, La Victoria 46, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (Y.E.-M.); (B.S.Z.-M.); (J.F.A.-Z.); (J.A.D.-A.); (G.A.G.-A.)
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, La Victoria 46, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (Y.E.-M.); (B.S.Z.-M.); (J.F.A.-Z.); (J.A.D.-A.); (G.A.G.-A.)
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- Coordinación de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas, La Victoria 46, Hermosillo 83304, Sonora, Mexico; (Y.E.-M.); (B.S.Z.-M.); (J.F.A.-Z.); (J.A.D.-A.); (G.A.G.-A.)
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- IPOA Research Group, Agro-Food Technology Department, Instituto de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental (CIAGRO-UMH), Universidad Miguel Hernández, 03312 Alicante, Spain
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Cano-Lamadrid M, Martínez-Zamora L, Mozafari L, Bueso MC, Kessler M, Artés-Hernández F. Response Surface Methodology to Optimize the Extraction of Carotenoids from Horticultural By-Products-A Systematic Review. Foods 2023; 12:4456. [PMID: 38137260 PMCID: PMC10742715 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a widely used mathematical tool for process optimization, setting their main factorial variables. The current research analyzes and summarizes the current knowledge about the RSM in the extraction of carotenoids from fruit and vegetable by-products, following a systematic review protocol (Prisma 2020 Statement). After an identification of manuscripts in Web of Science (September 2023) using inclusion search terms ("carotenoids", "extraction", "response-surface methodology", "ultrasound", "microwave" and "enzyme"), they were screened by titles and abstracts. Finally, 29 manuscripts were selected according to the PRISMA methodology (an evidence-based minimum set of items for reporting in systematic reviews), then, 16 questions related to the quality criteria developed by authors were applied. All studies were classified as having an acceptable level of quality criteria (≤50% "yes answers"), with four of them reaching a moderate level (>50 to ≤70% "yes answers"). No studies were cataloged as complete (>70% "yes answers"). Most studies are mainly focused on ultrasound-assisted extraction, which has been widely developed compared to microwave or enzymatic-assisted extractions. Most evidence shows that it is important to provide information when RSM is applied, such as the rationale for selecting a particular design, the specification of input variables and their potential levels, a discussion on the statistical model's validity, and an explanation of the optimization procedure. In addition, the principles of open science, specifically data availability, should be included in future scientific manuscripts related to RSM and revalorization.
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- Marina Cano-Lamadrid
- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30203 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; (M.C.-L.); (L.M.-Z.); (L.M.)
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30203 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; (M.C.-L.); (L.M.-Z.); (L.M.)
- Department of Food Technology, Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Murcia, 30071 Espinardo, Murcia, Spain
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30203 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; (M.C.-L.); (L.M.-Z.); (L.M.)
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- Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; (M.C.B.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30202 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; (M.C.B.); (M.K.)
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Institute of Plant Biotechnology, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, 30203 Cartagena, Murcia, Spain; (M.C.-L.); (L.M.-Z.); (L.M.)
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Rodriguez-Amaya DB, Esquivel P, Meléndez-Martínez AJ. Comprehensive Update on Carotenoid Colorants from Plants and Microalgae: Challenges and Advances from Research Laboratories to Industry. Foods 2023; 12:4080. [PMID: 38002140 PMCID: PMC10670565 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The substitution of synthetic food dyes with natural colorants continues to be assiduously pursued. The current list of natural carotenoid colorants consists of plant-derived annatto (bixin and norbixin), paprika (capsanthin and capsorubin), saffron (crocin), tomato and gac fruit lycopene, marigold lutein, and red palm oil (α- and β-carotene), along with microalgal Dunaliella β-carotene and Haematococcus astaxanthin and fungal Blakeslea trispora β-carotene and lycopene. Potential microalgal sources are being sought, especially in relation to lutein, for which commercial plant sources are lacking. Research efforts, manifested in numerous reviews and research papers published in the last decade, have been directed to green extraction, microencapsulation/nanoencapsulation, and valorization of processing by-products. Extraction is shifting from conventional extraction with organic solvents to supercritical CO2 extraction and different types of assisted extraction. Initially intended for the stabilization of the highly degradable carotenoids, additional benefits of encapsulation have been demonstrated, especially the improvement of carotenoid solubility and bioavailability. Instead of searching for new higher plant sources, enormous effort has been directed to the utilization of by-products of the fruit and vegetable processing industry, with the application of biorefinery and circular economy concepts. Amidst enormous research activities, however, the gap between research and industrial implementation remains wide.
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- Delia B. Rodriguez-Amaya
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-862, SP, Brazil
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- Centro Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CITA), Universidad de Costa Rica, San José 11501, Costa Rica;
- Escuela de Tecnología de Alimentos, Universidad de Costa Rica, San José 11501, Costa Rica
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Sarker A, Ali Siddiqui R. Effects of ultrasonic processing on the quality properties of fortified yogurt. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 98:106533. [PMID: 37487436 PMCID: PMC10374604 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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This study evaluated the effect of ultrasonic processing on functional yogurts fortified with banana-resistant starch (BRS) and green papaya powder (GPP). Ultrasonication technology (80% amplitude, 8 min at 20 kHz frequency) was utilized as an alternative to conventional thermal treatment (85 °C, 30 min) to improve functional yogurts' physical and textural properties. A total of 6 set-type yogurt groups were prepared by ultrasonication (UT) and conventional treatment (CT). Based on the textural studies and correlation (Pearson's) plots, fortified and UT samples were more stiff, firm, sticky, adhesive, and viscous (least elastic) compared to the CT samples. All of the tested yogurts maintained a remarkable number of viable colony counts (≥7.23 log CFU/mL) during the storage. Ultrasonication significantly (p < 0.05) changed the L, a*, and b* color values. The ultrasonic processing reduced whey syneresis and improved the water-holding capacity in fresh and stored yogurts. Further, it retained the fatty acid profile of fortified yogurts. However, ultrasonication negatively affected, i.e., reduced the total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of yogurts as compared to the conventionally (thermal) treated counterparts. Overall, ultrasound technology can be a potential alternative to thermal treatment for the improved quality and safety of fortified yogurts.
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- Ayesha Sarker
- Agricultural and Environmental Research Station, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV 25112, USA.
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- Food and Nutrition Science, Agricultural Research Station, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 23806, USA
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Silva PBVD, Brenelli LB, Mariutti LRB. Waste and by-products as sources of lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene - Integrative review with bibliometric analysis. Food Res Int 2023; 169:112838. [PMID: 37254412 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.112838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Food loss and waste are severe social, economic, and environmental issues. An example is the incorrect handling of waste or by-products used to obtain bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids. This review aimed to present a comprehensive overview of research on lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene obtained from waste and by-products. In this study, an integrative literature approach was coupled with bibliometric analysis to provide a broad perspective of the topic. PRISMA guidelines were used to search studies in the Web of Science database systematically. Articles were included if (1) employed waste or by-products to obtain lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene or (2) performed applications of the carotenoids previously extracted from waste sources. Two hundred and four articles were included in the study, and the prevalent theme was research on the recovery of lycopene from tomato processing. However, the scarcity of studies on colorless carotenoids (phytoene and phytofluene) was evidenced, although these are generally associated with lycopene. Different technologies were used to extract lycopene from plant matrices, with a clear current trend toward choosing environmentally friendly alternatives. Microbial production of carotenoids from various wastes is a highly competitive alternative to conventional processes. The results described here can guide future forays into the subject, especially regarding research on phytoene and phytofluene, potential and untapped sources of carotenoids from waste and by-products, and in choosing more efficient, safe, and environmentally sustainable extraction protocols.
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- Pedro Brivaldo Viana da Silva
- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Rua Monteiro Lobato, 80, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, School of Food Engineering, University of Campinas, Rua Monteiro Lobato, 80, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Bucur MP, Radulescu MC, Radu GL, Bucur B. Cavitation-Effect-Based Treatments and Extractions for Superior Fruit and Milk Valorisation. Molecules 2023; 28:4677. [PMID: 37375232 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Ultrasound generates cavities in liquids with high-energy behaviour due to large pressure variations, leading to (bio)chemical effects and material modification. Numerous cavity-based treatments in food processes have been reported, but the transition from research to industrial applications is hampered by specific engineering factors, such as the combination of several ultrasound sources, more powerful wave generators or tank geometry. The challenges and development of cavity-based treatments developed for the food industry are reviewed with examples limited to two representative raw materials (fruit and milk) with significantly different properties. Both active compound extraction and food processing techniques based on ultrasound are taken into consideration.
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- Madalina-Petruta Bucur
- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, Centre of Bioanalysis, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, Centre of Bioanalysis, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, Centre of Bioanalysis, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Biological Sciences, Centre of Bioanalysis, 296 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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Carotenoids in Drug Discovery and Medicine: Pathways and Molecular Targets Implicated in Human Diseases. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27186005. [PMID: 36144741 PMCID: PMC9503763 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27186005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Carotenoids are isoprenoid-derived natural products produced in plants, algae, fungi, and photosynthetic bacteria. Most animals cannot synthesize carotenoids because the biosynthetic machinery to create carotenoids de novo is absent in animals, except arthropods. Carotenoids are biosynthesized from two C20 geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) molecules made from isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP) and dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAPP) via the methylerythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) route. Carotenoids can be extracted by a variety of methods, including maceration, Soxhlet extraction, supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), pulsed electric field (PEF)-assisted extraction, and enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE). Carotenoids have been reported to exert various biochemical actions, including the inhibition of the Akt/mTOR, Bcl-2, SAPK/JNK, JAK/STAT, MAPK, Nrf2/Keap1, and NF-κB signaling pathways and the ability to increase cholesterol efflux to HDL. Carotenoids are absorbed in the intestine. A handful of carotenoids and carotenoid-based compounds are in clinical trials, while some are currently used as medicines. The application of metabolic engineering techniques for carotenoid production, whole-genome sequencing, and the use of plants as cell factories to produce specialty carotenoids presents a promising future for carotenoid research. In this review, we discussed the biosynthesis and extraction of carotenoids, the roles of carotenoids in human health, the metabolism of carotenoids, and carotenoids as a source of drugs and supplements.
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Muñoz AM, Casimiro-Gonzales S, Gómez-Coca RB, Moreda W, Best I, Cajo-Pinche MI, Loja JF, Ibañez E, Cifuentes A, Ramos-Escudero F. Comparison of Four Oil Extraction Methods for Sinami Fruit ( Oenocarpus mapora H. Karst): Evaluating Quality, Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Activity. Foods 2022; 11:foods11101518. [PMID: 35627087 PMCID: PMC9141738 DOI: 10.3390/foods11101518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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The sinami palm (Oenocarpus mapora H. Karst) is a plant from the South American Amazonia that has great potential for industrial applications in the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. In this manuscript, the physicochemical properties, total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of sinami oil that was obtained using four extraction systems, namely expeller press extraction (EPE), cold press extraction (CPE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), were studied and compared. The oxidative stability (OSI) was statistically non-significant in EPE and SFE. The chromatic properties (CIELab) were influenced by the extraction methods and SFE presented high values of L* and a lower content of plant pigments. Ultrasound-assisted extraction showed a higher content of polyphenols and higher antioxidant activity. Different analyses for the evaluation of the physicochemical properties, the content of total polyphenols and antioxidant activity were used to classify sinami oil according to chemometrics using principal component analysis (PCA). For example, the sinami oil that was obtained using each extraction method was in a different part of the plot. In summary, sinami oil is an excellent resource for plant pigments. Additionally, the information that was obtained on the quality parameters in this study provided a good foundation for further studies on the characterization of major and minor compounds.
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- Ana María Muñoz
- Instituto de Ciencias de Los Alimentos y Nutrición, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (ICAN-USIL), Campus Pachacamac, Sección B, Parcela 1, Fundo La Carolina, Pachacamac, Lima 15823, Peru; (A.M.M.); (S.C.-G.); (I.B.)
- Unidad de Investigación en Nutrición, Salud, Alimentos Funcionales y Nutraceúticos, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Av. La Fontana 750, Lima 15024, Peru
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- Instituto de Ciencias de Los Alimentos y Nutrición, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (ICAN-USIL), Campus Pachacamac, Sección B, Parcela 1, Fundo La Carolina, Pachacamac, Lima 15823, Peru; (A.M.M.); (S.C.-G.); (I.B.)
| | - Raquel B. Gómez-Coca
- Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Campus Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Building 46, Ctra. de Utrera km 1, 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (R.B.G.-C.); (W.M.)
| | - Wenceslao Moreda
- Instituto de la Grasa, CSIC, Campus Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Building 46, Ctra. de Utrera km 1, 41013 Sevilla, Spain; (R.B.G.-C.); (W.M.)
| | - Ivan Best
- Instituto de Ciencias de Los Alimentos y Nutrición, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (ICAN-USIL), Campus Pachacamac, Sección B, Parcela 1, Fundo La Carolina, Pachacamac, Lima 15823, Peru; (A.M.M.); (S.C.-G.); (I.B.)
- Unidad de Investigación en Nutrición, Salud, Alimentos Funcionales y Nutraceúticos, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Av. La Fontana 750, Lima 15024, Peru
| | - María Isabel Cajo-Pinche
- Carrera Profesional de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional Amazónica de Madre de Dios (UNAMAD), Jr. Jorge Chávez 1160, Puerto Maldonado 17001, Peru;
| | - Juan Francisco Loja
- Asociación para la Conservación de la Cuenca Amazónica (ACCA), Madre de Dios 17001, Peru;
| | - Elena Ibañez
- Foodomics Laboratory, Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL, CSIC-UAM), Nicolás Cabrera 9, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (E.I.); (A.C.)
| | - Alejandro Cifuentes
- Foodomics Laboratory, Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Alimentación (CIAL, CSIC-UAM), Nicolás Cabrera 9, Campus de Cantoblanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (E.I.); (A.C.)
| | - Fernando Ramos-Escudero
- Unidad de Investigación en Nutrición, Salud, Alimentos Funcionales y Nutraceúticos, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Av. La Fontana 750, Lima 15024, Peru
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Av. La Fontana 750, Lima 15024, Peru
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