Valorisation of Kiwifruit Residues and their Application in an Anti-ageing Facial Cream

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Teixeira, APSC (Author) Other; Coutinho, BFM (Author) Other; Cancela, JC (Author) Other; Cullen, LJR (Author) Other; Brito, MSCA (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: U.Porto Journal of Engineering

Vol. 8 No. 2

Pages: 68-85

Publisher: Universidade do Porto. Faculdade de Engenharia

Indexing

Scopus

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-B1W

DOI: 10.24840/2183-6493_008.005_0008

Abstract (EN): Portugal has a significant production of kiwifruit, from which around 73.8 tons of leaves and branches are generated every year. The composition of these residues shows interesting properties that could be incorporated into a value-added product. In order to create a new product, the steps proposed by the Chemical Product Design procedure were followed: identifying the needs, brainstorming ideas, selecting the best idea, proposing a manufacturing process. The chosen idea was an anti-ageing facial cream since the kiwifruit leaves and branches present interesting properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-pigmentation effects. In order to obtain this product, a manufacturing plan was designed, and an economic analysis was performed. The proposed circular economy business was found to be profitable and environmentally friendly. This work also includes further innovative steps of the facial cream, such as pigmentation. © 2022, Universidade do Porto - Faculdade de Engenharia. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific