scholarly journals Implementation of the Sono-Heat-Exchanger in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extraction Process: End-User Validation and Analytical Evaluation

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (13) ◽  
pp. 2379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Cecchi ◽  
Maria Bellumori ◽  
Filomena Corbo ◽  
Gualtiero Milani ◽  
Maria Lisa Clodoveo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
End User

The use of innovative systems, such as the heat exchanger, for production of extra virgin olive oil should allow maintenance of the same quality of those oils derived from traditional processes, and presents specific advantages. The performance of this system was evaluated by (i) determining the parameters directly measurable by the olive millers (i.e., end-user validation based on the production yields when the plant is located in different processing lines) and (ii) assessing the product quality through estimation of the content of phenolic and volatile compounds. The phenols were determined by High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detector (HPLC–DAD) before and after acidic hydrolysis while the volatile fraction was studied by Head-Space Solid-Phase-Micro-Extraction Gas-Chromatography with Mass Detector (HS–SPME–GC–MS). The use of the sono-heat-exchanger presents several advantages: it is a flexible machine, able to interface with all devices of the world’s leading manufacturers of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) extraction plant, and it guarantees shorter processing times and energy savings. Our results also pointed out its capability to increase the oil yields up to 5.5%, particularly when it extracts oil from unripe fruits, which in traditional processes yield oils with higher phenolic contents, but with lower oil yields. Overall, the quality of virgin olive oils was maintained, avoiding decreases of phenolic content or detrimental effects on the sensory characteristics.

scholarly journals Highly Informative Fingerprinting of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Volatiles: The Role of High Concentration-Capacity Sampling in Combination with Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography

Separations ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico Stilo ◽  
Chiara Cordero ◽  
Barbara Sgorbini ◽  
Carlo Bicchi ◽  
Erica Liberto
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Relative Distribution ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Sorptive Extraction

The study explores the complex volatile fraction of extra-virgin olive oil by combining high concentration-capacity headspace approaches with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography, which is coupled with time of flight mass spectrometry. The static headspace techniques in this study are: (a) Solid-phase microextraction, with multi-polymer coating (SPME- Divinylbenzene/Carboxen/Polydimethylsiloxane), which is taken as the reference technique; (b) headspace sorptive extraction (HSSE) with either a single-material coating (polydimethylsiloxane—PDMS) or a dual-phase coating that combines PDMS/Carbopack and PDMS/EG (ethyleneglycol); (c) monolithic material sorptive extraction (MMSE), using octa-decyl silica combined with graphite carbon (ODS/CB); and dynamic headspace (d) with either PDMS foam, operating in partition mode, or Tenax TA™, operating in adsorption mode. The coverage of both targeted and untargeted 2D-peak-region features, which corresponds to detectable analytes, was examined, while concentration factors (CF) for a selection of informative analytes, including key-odorants and off-odors, and homolog-series relative ratios were calculated and the information capacity was discussed. The results highlighted the differences in concentration capacities, which were mainly caused by polymer-accumulation characteristics (sorptive/adsorptive materials) and its amount. The relative concentration capacity for homologues and potent odorants was also discussed, while headspace linearity and the relative distribution of analytes, as a function of different sampling amounts, was examined. This last point is of particular interest in quantitative studies where accurate data is needed to derive consistent conclusions.

scholarly journals Evolution of Flavors in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shelf-Life

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Paula Garcia-Oliveira ◽  
Cecilia Jimenez-Lopez ◽  
Catarina Lourenço-Lopes ◽  
Franklin Chamorro ◽  
Antia Gonzalez Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Unsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
Olive Variety ◽  
Minor Compounds

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is one of the most distinctive ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. There are many properties related to this golden ingredient, from supreme organoleptic characteristics to benefits for human health. EVOO contains in its composition molecules capable of exerting bioactivities such as cardio protection, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer activity, among others, mainly caused by unsaturated fatty acids and certain minor compounds such as tocopherols or phenolic compounds. EVOO is considered the highest quality vegetable oil, which also implies a high sensory quality. The organoleptic properties related to the flavor of this valued product are also due to the presence of a series of compounds in its composition, mainly some carbonyl compounds found in the volatile fraction, although some minor compounds such as phenolic compounds also contribute. However, these properties are greatly affected by the incidence of certain factors, both intrinsic, such as the olive variety, and extrinsic, such as the growing conditions, so that each EVOO has a particular flavor. Furthermore, these flavors are susceptible to change under the influence of other factors throughout the oil's shelf-life, such as oxidation or temperature. This work offers a description of some of the most remarkable compounds responsible for EVOO’s unique flavor and aroma, the factors affecting them, the mechanism that lead to the degradation of EVOO, and how flavors can be altered during the shelf-life of the oil, as well as several strategies suggested for the preservation of this flavor, on which the quality of the product also depends.

Irrigation effects on phenolic profile and extra virgin olive oil quality of ''Chemlali'' variety grown in South Tunisia

2021 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 322-329
Author(s):  
Jihed Faghim ◽  
Mbarka Ben Mohamed ◽  
Mohamed Bagues ◽  
Kamel Nagaz ◽  
Tebra Triki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Phenolic Profile ◽  
Olive Oil Quality ◽  
Irrigation Effects ◽  
South Tunisia

scholarly journals Green Route for the Isolation and Purification of Hyrdoxytyrosol, Tyrosol, Oleacein and Oleocanthal from Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 3654
Author(s):  
Antonio Francioso ◽  
Rodolfo Federico ◽  
Anna Maggiore ◽  
Mario Fontana ◽  
Alberto Boffi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Deep Eutectic Solvent ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Hazardous Substances ◽  
Purification Method ◽  
Total Recovery ◽  
Isolation And Purification ◽  
Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) phenols represent a significant part of the intake of antioxidants and bioactive compounds in the Mediterranean diet. In particular, hydroxytyrosol (HTyr), tyrosol (Tyr), and the secoiridoids oleacein and oleocanthal play central roles as anti-inflammatory, neuro-protective and anti-cancer agents. These compounds cannot be easily obtained via chemical synthesis, and their isolation and purification from EVOO is cumbersome. Indeed, both processes involve the use of large volumes of organic solvents, hazardous reagents and several chromatographic steps. In this work we propose a novel optimized procedure for the green extraction, isolation and purification of HTyr, Tyr, oleacein and oleocanthal directly from EVOO, by using a Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NaDES) as an extracting phase, coupled with preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. This purification method allows the total recovery of the four components as single pure compounds directly from EVOO, in a rapid, economic and ecologically sustainable way, which utilizes biocompatible reagents and strongly limits the use or generation of hazardous substances.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF STORAGE PERIOD AND EXPOSURE CONDITIONS ON THE QUALITY OF BOSANA EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

2006 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
VINCENZO VACCA ◽  
ALESSANDRA DEL CARO ◽  
MARCO POIANA ◽  
ANTONIO PIGA
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Exposure Conditions

Combining high power ultrasound pre-treatment with malaxation oxygen control to improve quantity and quality of extra virgin olive oil

2019 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Basheer M. Iqdiam ◽  
Manal O. Abuagela ◽  
Sara M. Marshall ◽  
Yavuz Yagiz ◽  
Renee Goodrich-Schneider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
High Power ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Oxygen Control ◽  
Power Ultrasound ◽  
High Power Ultrasound ◽  
Pre Treatment

scholarly journals Veiled Extra Virgin Olive Oils: Role of Emulsion, Water and Antioxidants

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Cinelli ◽  
Martina Cofelice ◽  
Francesco Venditti
Keyword(s):  
Olive Oil ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Extra Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Dispersed Phase ◽  
Colloidal System ◽  
Oil Processing

This review traces the current knowledge on the effects of various factors and phenomena that occur at interface, and the role of dispersed phase on the physicochemical, sensorial and nutritional characteristics of veiled extra virgin olive oil (VVOO). Since 1994 there have been numerous articles in the literature regarding the peculiar characteristic of unfiltered olive oil, so-called veiled or cloud virgin olive oil. It is a colloidal system (emulsion–sol), where the continuous lipidic phase dispreads mini droplets of milling water, fragments of cells and biotic fraction obtained from oil processing. During storage, the dispersed phase collapses and determines the quality of the virgin olive oil (VOO). The observed phenomena lead to worsening the quality of the product by causing defects such as oxidation of phenols, triacylglycerols hydrolysis and off-flavor formation. The addition of bioactive compounds, such as vitamins, on product based on VVOO, must take into account the eventual synergistic effect of individual substances. The role of the interphase is crucial to the synergic activity of bioactive molecules in improving oxidative stability, sensorial and health characteristics of VVOO.

scholarly journals Characterization of Volatile and Flavonoid Composition of Different Cuts of Dried Onion (Allium cepa L.) by HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-SPME-GC×GC-TOF and HPLC-DAD

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Cecchi ◽  
Francesca Ieri ◽  
Pamela Vignolini ◽  
Nadia Mulinacci ◽  
Annalisa Romani
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Array Detector ◽  
Volatile Fraction ◽  
Solid Phase Micro Extraction ◽  
Food Ingredient ◽  
Head Space ◽  
Dipropyl Disulfide ◽  
Allium Cepa L

Onion is widely used worldwide in various forms for both food and medicinal applications, thanks to its high content of phytonutrients, such as flavonoids and volatile sulfur compounds. Fresh onion is very perishable and drying is widely applied for extending shelf-life, thus obtaining a very easy-to-use functional food ingredient. The flavonoid and volatile fractions of different onion cuts (flakes, rings) prepared through different drying cycles in a static oven, were characterized by high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode-array detector HPLC-DAD, Head Space-Solid Phase Micro Extraction followed by Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) and Head-Space Solid Phase Micro Extraction followed by comprehensive two-dimensional Gas-Chromatography (HS-SPME-GC×GC-TOF). Onion flakes showed a significantly higher flavonoid content (3.56 mg g−1) than onion rings (2.04 mg g−1). Onion flakes showed greater amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (127.26 mg g−1) than onion rings (42.79 mg g−1), with different relative amounts of di- and trisulfides—disulfides largely predominate the volatile fraction (amounts over 60% on the total volatile content), followed by trisulfides and dipropyl disulfide and dipropyl trisulfide were the most abundant VOCs. HS-SPME-GC×GC-TOF allowed for the detection of the presence of allylthiol, diethanol sulfide, 4,6-diethyl1,2,3,5-tetrathiolane, not detected by HS-SPME-GC-MS, and provided a fast and direct visualization and comparison of different samples. These results highlight different nutraceutical properties of dried onion samples processed otherwise, only differing in shape and size, thus pointing out potentially different uses as functional ingredients.

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