Development and application of a novel analytical method for the determination of 8 plant sterols/stanols in 22 legumes samples

Inulin Functionalized “Giuncata” Cheese as a Source of Prebiotic Fibers

“…The developed method was validated by studying the linearity, repeatability, detection limits, and quantification of inulin. The repeatability ( Table S1 ) of the analytical method was determined by monitoring the variations in instrumental response (relative standard deviation—RSD %) after analysis of a standard sample (5 ppm) three times in a row on the same day (intraday repeatability) and on three consecutive days (interday repeatability) [ 28 ]. The intraday RSD % was 0.2%, while the interday RSD % was 0.7%, confirming very low instrumental variation and repeatability of the analytical method.…”

Valorization of spent coffee ground and coffee silverskin as a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds

“…Since CS oil was mainly composed of triacylglycerols, interesting was the application of lipase which provided a selective hydrolysis promoting oil enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids by the production of acylglycerols thanks to its mild reaction able to guarantee quality oil deterioration (Barbosa et al., 2019). In addition, CS oil is a valuable source of phytosterols that can help to reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level (Santanatoglia et al., 2023f), however, as sensitive bioactive compounds, they are susceptible to oxidative degradation. Concerning the unsaponifiable matter, 0.2%–0.4% of CS was mainly composed by β‐sitosterol (71%), campesterol (14%), stigmasterol (11%), and 5‐avenasterol (4%), observing lower amount compared to those from green coffee.…”

“…According to the latest statistics from the International Coffee Organization (ICO), global coffee consumption will reach 171.3 million bags in 2022–2023, with Europe accounting for about one‐third of global consumption (Tea and Coffee, 2023; ICO, 2023). Nowadays, coffee beverages are consumed and prepared by a lot of various hot and cold brewing methods, depending on the geographic, cultural, and social context, as well as on personal preference (Santanatoglia, 2023a, 2023b, 2023c, 2023d, 2024). Therefore, in order to satisfy the enormous product demand, coffee companies must process a huge amount of raw materials, releasing a significant amount of solid and liquid residues, since about 90% of the weight of coffee berries is disposed of as agricultural waste and byproducts during the manufacturing process (Pavlić et al., 2023).…”

A critical review of the bioactive ingredients and biological functions of camellia oleifera oil

“…The interaction between phytosterol derivatives and bile salts plays a crucial role in these molecular mechanisms, which may lead to the development of cholesterol absorption inhibitors ( Hu et al, 2023 ). These inhibitors can reduce harmful cholesterol levels in the bloodstream and lower the risk of developing atherosclerosis ( Santanatoglia et al, 2023 ). Consequently, long-term human studies have explored phytosterols as a dietary alternative for managing cholesterol levels effectively( Cedó et al, 2019 ).…”