Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy)
Food waste is a growing global problem that originates from a variety of sources, with about 38% of it coming from food processing. In recent years, the European Union has encouraged investigations into by-products for their exploitation in several fields. In this study, the main processing by-produ...
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| description | Food waste is a growing global problem that originates from a variety of sources, with about 38% of it coming from food processing. In recent years, the European Union has encouraged investigations into by-products for their exploitation in several fields. In this study, the main processing by-products of artichoke (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i>), being leaves, stems, and external bracts, were analyzed. This study aims to valorize the by-product in order to promote its cultivation and help producers to create a new supply chain of this cultivar, typical of the Marche region in Italy, which is subject to the potential risk of genetic erosion. Several bioactive substances were monitored and quantified, including inulin, an important D-fructose polymer widely used for its physical–chemical and functional properties and prebiotic activity. Inulin extraction was optimized through an experimental design in terms of time and temperature. Moreover, the total content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins was investigated in each artichoke by-product, revealing the stems as the richest fraction in all the monitored bioactive compounds. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3eb7e08525684116983e1252d42cdc6a2025-01-24T13:33:42ZengMDPI AGGastronomy2813-513X2024-09-012412914010.3390/gastronomy2040010Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy)Laura Alessandroni0Lorenzo Bellabarba1Samanta Corsetti2Gianni Sagratini3School of Pharmacy, Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHIP), University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, ItalySchool of Pharmacy, Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHIP), University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, ItalySchool of Pharmacy, Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHIP), University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, ItalySchool of Pharmacy, Chemistry Interdisciplinary Project (CHIP), University of Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 62032 Camerino, ItalyFood waste is a growing global problem that originates from a variety of sources, with about 38% of it coming from food processing. In recent years, the European Union has encouraged investigations into by-products for their exploitation in several fields. In this study, the main processing by-products of artichoke (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i>), being leaves, stems, and external bracts, were analyzed. This study aims to valorize the by-product in order to promote its cultivation and help producers to create a new supply chain of this cultivar, typical of the Marche region in Italy, which is subject to the potential risk of genetic erosion. Several bioactive substances were monitored and quantified, including inulin, an important D-fructose polymer widely used for its physical–chemical and functional properties and prebiotic activity. Inulin extraction was optimized through an experimental design in terms of time and temperature. Moreover, the total content of polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins was investigated in each artichoke by-product, revealing the stems as the richest fraction in all the monitored bioactive compounds.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-513X/2/4/10artichokefood by-productsfood wasteinulinbioactive compounds |
| spellingShingle | Laura Alessandroni Lorenzo Bellabarba Samanta Corsetti Gianni Sagratini Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy) Gastronomy artichoke food by-products food waste inulin bioactive compounds |
| title | Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy) |
| title_full | Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy) |
| title_fullStr | Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy) |
| title_short | Valorization of <i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L. var. <i>scolymus</i> Processing By-Products of Typical Landrace “Carciofo Di Montelupone” from Marche Region (Italy) |
| title_sort | valorization of i cynara cardunculus i l var i scolymus i processing by products of typical landrace carciofo di montelupone from marche region italy |
| topic | artichoke food by-products food waste inulin bioactive compounds |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-513X/2/4/10 |
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