| Title |
Changes in the Composition of Olive Pomace after Fermentation: A Preliminary Study |
| ID_Doc |
7616 |
| Authors |
Ferreira, DM; Machado, S; Santo, LE; Costa, ASG; Ranga, F; Chis, MS; Palmeira, JD; Oliveira, MBPP; Alves, RC; Ferreira, H |
| Title |
Changes in the Composition of Olive Pomace after Fermentation: A Preliminary Study |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Fermentation-Basel, 10, 6 |
| DOI |
10.3390/fermentation10060287 |
| Abstract |
Because olive pomace (the main by-product of olive oil production) is phytotoxic, new applications must be investigated to minimize its negative environmental impact. In this work, olive pomace was fermented for 4 and 32 days at room temperature, having in view its valorization as a novel food, thereby creating opportunities for the food industry and addressing a challenge of the olive oil sector. The chemical and microbiological modifications that occurred along the fermentation were followed. The results showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) in total protein between the control and the fermented samples; however, the latter exhibited higher levels of essential amino acids. The major nonessential and essential amino acids were glutamic acid and leucine in all samples. There was a significant increase in the total fat of the 32-day sample and the main fatty acid was oleic acid in all samples. There were considerable reductions in total vitamin E, phenolics, and antioxidant activity values post-fermentation. Hydroxytyrosol replaced oleacein as the main phenolic in the 32-day sample. A sharp increase in total microorganisms occurred (2.20 x 102 to 3.00 x 104-2.01 x 107 colony forming units/mL) but no pathogenic microorganisms were detected. Overall, olive pomace fermentation creates novel products for the food industry with a balanced nutritional composition. |
| Author Keywords |
by-product; functional food; novel food; value-added products; phenolic compounds; hydroxytyrosol; oleacein; sustainability; food security; circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001257557000001 |
| WoS Category |
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Food Science & Technology |
| Research Area |
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Food Science & Technology |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/10/6/287/pdf?version=1716967622
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