Cobalt nanoparticles embedded into polydimethylsiloxane-grafted cocoa shell: functional agrowaste for CO2 capture
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DOI: 10.1007/s10854-019-00679-5
Abstract: This paper presents for the first time surface functionalization of cocoa shells (CS) through the covalent grafting of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) followed by the substitution of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) and in situ generation/insertion of cobalt nanoparticles (Co-NP).… read more here.
Keywords: aptes pdms; co2; cobalt nanoparticles; cocoa shell ... See more keywords
Nutritional Clustering of Cookies Developed with Cocoa Shell, Soy, and Green Banana Flours Using Exploratory Methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s11947-020-02495-w
Abstract: The aim of this presented study was to develop and cluster cookies made with cocoa shell, a by-product of the chocolate industry, and nutritionally rich raw materials, soy and green banana flours, according to their… read more here.
Keywords: soy green; green banana; cocoa shell; banana flours ... See more keywords
Phytochemicals from the Cocoa Shell Modulate Mitochondrial Function, Lipid and Glucose Metabolism in Hepatocytes via Activation of FGF21/ERK, AKT, and mTOR Pathways
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010136
Abstract: The cocoa shell is a by-product that may be revalorized as a source of bioactive compounds to prevent chronic cardiometabolic diseases. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemicals from the cocoa shell as targeted compounds… read more here.
Keywords: shell; phytochemicals cocoa; mitochondrial function; cocoa shell ... See more keywords
Vasoactive Properties of a Cocoa Shell Extract: Mechanism of Action and Effect on Endothelial Dysfunction in Aged Rats
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020429
Abstract: Cocoa has cardiovascular beneficial effects related to its content of antioxidant phytochemicals. Cocoa manufacturing produces large amounts of waste, but some by-products may be used as ingredients with health-promoting potential. We aimed to investigate the… read more here.
Keywords: pca; cse; cocoa shell; vasoactive properties ... See more keywords
Radical Scavenging and Cellular Antioxidant Activity of the Cocoa Shell Phenolic Compounds after Simulated Digestion
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051007
Abstract: The cocoa industry generates a considerable quantity of cocoa shell, a by-product with high levels of methylxanthines and phenolic compounds. Nevertheless, the digestion process can extensively modify these compounds’ bioaccessibility, bioavailability, and bioactivity as a… read more here.
Keywords: cocoa; radical scavenging; cocoa shell; digestion ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Cocoa Shell and Their Encapsulation in Gum Arabic and Maltodextrin: A Technology to Produce Functional Food Ingredients
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DOI: 10.3390/foods12020412
Abstract: In this study, the extraction of cocoa shell powder (CSP) was optimized, and the optimized extracts were spray-dried for encapsulation purposes. Temperature (45–65 °C), extraction time (30–60 min), and ethanol concentration (60–100%) were the extraction… read more here.
Keywords: gum arabic; extraction; arabic maltodextrin; encapsulation ... See more keywords