Publications by authors named "Mercedes Brenes-Alvarez"
Article Synopsis
- Olive leaves, a byproduct of olive oil production, are being repurposed for extracting beneficial substances like phenolic compounds.
- A study focused on extracting polyphenolic compounds using potassium hydroxide (KOH) from these leaves, which resulted in high concentrations of hydroxytyrosol.
- The extract not only enhanced the color and potassium content of black olives but also reduced acrylamide formation by up to 32%, showing potential for healthier olive products.
The presence of acrylamide, a known human carcinogen, in various heated foods raises significant concerns among consumers. Therefore, the development of a good analytical method is of paramount interest to the scientific community. Keeping this in view, a rapid, simple, reliable, and low-cost analytical method was developed and validated for acrylamide quantification in black ripe olives.
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