Valorization of Ellagic Acid from Chestnut Shell as a Natural Anti-anxiety Food Supplement

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

Authors

Neto, JV (Author) Other; Batista, CA (Author) Other; Franco, BM (Author) Other; Dinis, S (Author) Other; Teixeira, J (Author) Other; Manrique, Y.A. (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: U.Porto Journal of Engineering

Vol. 8 No. 2

Pages: 3-9

Publisher: Universidade do Porto. Faculdade de Engenharia

Indexing

Scopus

Associated Projects

LA LSRE-LCM - Financiamento Plurianual 2020-2023 para a Unidade LA LSRE-LCM Laboratório de Processos de Separação e Reacção - Laboratório de Catálise e Materiais

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-B75

DOI: 10.24840/2183-6493_008.005_0002

Abstract (EN): Mental health is on the agenda, especially in pandemic times due to the COVID-19 virus. Nowadays, psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, have been more discussed and have become even more critical during lockdown. This paper proposes the development process of an innovative product whose active ingredient-ellagic acid, extracted from the chestnut shell-has anxiolytic properties and can be potentially used in consumers' daily lives, preventing this type of illness. The product presented, Do Nut Stress ¿ Acid ellagic enriched pancakes for anxiety control, consists of a pancake powder, considered a healthy and nutritious meal. © 2022, Universidade do Porto - Faculdade de Engenharia. All rights reserved.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific