Physicochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Properties of Cellulose-Rich Extracts Obtained from Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Pulp for Preparation of Cellulose-Rich Gels DOI Creative Commons

Bernat Llompart,

Esperanza Dalmau, Mónica Umaña

et al.

Gels, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 145 - 145

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a defining species of the Mediterranean region, and its fruit, pod, has seen notable increase in economic interest recent years, primarily due to production locust bean gum (E410), widely used food additive derived from seeds. remainder pulp, comprises 80-90% fruit's weight typically considered by-product, with primary application being animal feed. This study focused on obtaining cellulose-rich extracts selected varieties cultivated region. A comprehensive physicochemical characterization these fractions was conducted, including assessment their antioxidant properties, specifically total phenolics capacity measured by FRAP, ABTS, CUPRAC methods. findings reveal that pulp an excellent source carbohydrates, soluble sugars, which constitute 33-45% pulp's fresh weight, depending variety, cell wall polysaccharides. polymers, cellulose as predominant component, account for approximately 45% weight. Notable amounts other polysaccharides, such pectins hemicelluloses, were also identified. Among studied varieties, Bugadera Rotjal stood out exceptional sources extracts. Carob found be rich compounds, reflected high capacity. In particular, grown under irrigated conditions, exhibited significant concentration phenolic compounds (24.4 mg gallic acid equivalents per gram pulp) activity across all methods used, ABTS measurements reaching up 391.5 Trolox pulp. conclusion, results underscore potential valuable extracts, offering applications beyond traditional use By exploring new possibilities, environmental sustainability cultivation could greatly enhanced, contributing broader valorization this iconic fruit.

Language: Английский

Advancing Gel Systems with Natural Extracts: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Applications, and Sustainable Innovations DOI Creative Commons
Arthitaya Kawee‐ai

Gels, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 125 - 125

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

The integration of natural extracts into gel systems has emerged as a transformative approach to enhance functional properties, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and therapeutic effects. This review underscores the remarkable potential extract-enriched gels, which effectively combine sustainability with improved functionality. These bioactive compounds, sourced from plants animals, encompass polyphenols, flavonoids, essential oils, chitosan, proteins, polysaccharides. They provide an eco-friendly alternative synthetic additives find applications across various sectors, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food packaging. Despite their promise, challenges remain, such variability in extract composition, stability scalability for industrial use. To address these issues, innovative strategies like nanoencapsulation, responsive hydrogels, AI-driven optimization have demonstrated significant progress. Additionally, emerging technologies, 3D printing adherence circular economy principles, further versatility, efficiency, systems. By integrating advanced tools methodologies, enriched are well-positioned meet contemporary consumer demands multifunctional products. innovations not only improve performance but also align global goals, setting stage widespread adoption continued development fields.

Language: Английский

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Physicochemical Characterization and Antioxidant Properties of Cellulose-Rich Extracts Obtained from Carob (Ceratonia siliqua L.) Pulp for Preparation of Cellulose-Rich Gels DOI Creative Commons

Bernat Llompart,

Esperanza Dalmau, Mónica Umaña

et al.

Gels, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 145 - 145

Published: Feb. 18, 2025

The carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) is a defining species of the Mediterranean region, and its fruit, pod, has seen notable increase in economic interest recent years, primarily due to production locust bean gum (E410), widely used food additive derived from seeds. remainder pulp, comprises 80-90% fruit's weight typically considered by-product, with primary application being animal feed. This study focused on obtaining cellulose-rich extracts selected varieties cultivated region. A comprehensive physicochemical characterization these fractions was conducted, including assessment their antioxidant properties, specifically total phenolics capacity measured by FRAP, ABTS, CUPRAC methods. findings reveal that pulp an excellent source carbohydrates, soluble sugars, which constitute 33-45% pulp's fresh weight, depending variety, cell wall polysaccharides. polymers, cellulose as predominant component, account for approximately 45% weight. Notable amounts other polysaccharides, such pectins hemicelluloses, were also identified. Among studied varieties, Bugadera Rotjal stood out exceptional sources extracts. Carob found be rich compounds, reflected high capacity. In particular, grown under irrigated conditions, exhibited significant concentration phenolic compounds (24.4 mg gallic acid equivalents per gram pulp) activity across all methods used, ABTS measurements reaching up 391.5 Trolox pulp. conclusion, results underscore potential valuable extracts, offering applications beyond traditional use By exploring new possibilities, environmental sustainability cultivation could greatly enhanced, contributing broader valorization this iconic fruit.

Language: Английский

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