MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Luana Fernandes
Group: Socio-Ecological SystemsPhone: 273330906
E-mail: lfernandes@morecolab.pt
Scopus Author ID: 55339546700
Career
- 2014 - 2014: Researcher in the TRADEIT project: Traditional Food: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Techonology Transfer”
- Since 2014: PhD Grant holder in Food Science and Technology and Nutrition, PhD in partnership: Department of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Braga / Chemistry Department, University of Aveiro, Aveiro
- 2013 - 2013: Researcher in the “AGRINDIF” project", Spain
Qualifications
- 2012 - MSc. in Food Quality and Safety
- 2009 - Graduation in Nutrition Science
Awards and Honors
- 2012 - Caixa Geral de Depósitos prize to the best students
- 2012 - Diploma of Merit from the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal
Interests
- Food quality and post- harvest technologies: Emerging technologies for vegetable products preservation
Total results: 33
1
Fernandes L.,Graeff F.,Jelassi A.,Sulyok M.,Garcia C.,Rodrigues N.,Pereira J.A.,Bento A.,Kanoun A.,Rodrigues P.,Pereira E.L.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of relative humidity on the quality and safety of peeled almond kernels (Prunus dulcis Mill.) during simulated maritime transport/storage
Journal of Food Science, 87, 5363-5374, 2022
Effect of relative humidity on the quality and safety of peeled almond kernels (Prunus dulcis Mill.) during simulated maritime transport/storage
Journal of Food Science, 87, 5363-5374, 2022
2
Fernandes L.,Ramalhosa E.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Casal S.
Borage, camellia, centaurea and pansies: Nutritional, fatty acids, free sugars, vitamin E, carotenoids and organic acids characterization
Food Research International, 132, , 2020
Borage, camellia, centaurea and pansies: Nutritional, fatty acids, free sugars, vitamin E, carotenoids and organic acids characterization
Food Research International, 132, , 2020
3
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
An Overview on the Market of Edible Flowers
Food Reviews International, 36, 258-275, 2020
An Overview on the Market of Edible Flowers
Food Reviews International, 36, 258-275, 2020
4
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Freezing of edible flowers: Effect on microbial and antioxidant quality during storage
Journal of Food Science, 85, 1151-1159, 2020
Freezing of edible flowers: Effect on microbial and antioxidant quality during storage
Journal of Food Science, 85, 1151-1159, 2020
5
Fernandes L.,Pereira E.L.,do Céu Fidalgo M.,Gomes A.,Ramalhosa E.
Physicochemical properties and microbial control of chestnuts (Castanea sativa) coated with whey protein isolate, chitosan and alginate during storage
Scientia Horticulturae, 263, , 2020
Physicochemical properties and microbial control of chestnuts (Castanea sativa) coated with whey protein isolate, chitosan and alginate during storage
Scientia Horticulturae, 263, , 2020
6
Fernandes L.,Pereira E.L.,Fidalgo M.D.C.,Gomes A.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of Modified Atmosphere, Vacuum and Polyethylene Packaging on Physicochemical and Microbial Quality of Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) during Storage
International Journal of Fruit Science, 20, S785-S801, 2020
Effect of Modified Atmosphere, Vacuum and Polyethylene Packaging on Physicochemical and Microbial Quality of Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) during Storage
International Journal of Fruit Science, 20, S785-S801, 2020
7
Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.,Casal S.
Phytochemical characterization of Borago officinalis L. and Centaurea cyanus L. during flower development
Food Research International, 123, 771-778, 2019
Phytochemical characterization of Borago officinalis L. and Centaurea cyanus L. during flower development
Food Research International, 123, 771-778, 2019
8
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial properties of crystallized pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Technology International, 25, 472-479, 2019
Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial properties of crystallized pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Technology International, 25, 472-479, 2019
9
Fernandes L.,Ramalhosa E.,Baptista P.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Casal S.I.P.
Nutritional and Nutraceutical Composition of Pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) During Flowering
Journal of Food Science, 84, 490-498, 2019
Nutritional and Nutraceutical Composition of Pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) During Flowering
Journal of Food Science, 84, 490-498, 2019
10
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Malheiro R.,Rodrigues N.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Borage, calendula, cosmos, Johnny Jump up, and pansy flowers: volatiles, bioactive compounds, and sensory perception
European Food Research and Technology, 245, 593-606, 2019
Borage, calendula, cosmos, Johnny Jump up, and pansy flowers: volatiles, bioactive compounds, and sensory perception
European Food Research and Technology, 245, 593-606, 2019
11
Fernandes L.,Saraiva J.A.,Pereira J.A.,Casal S.,Ramalhosa E.
Post-harvest technologies applied to edible flowers: A review: Edible flowers preservation
Food Reviews International, 35, 132-154, 2019
Post-harvest technologies applied to edible flowers: A review: Edible flowers preservation
Food Reviews International, 35, 132-154, 2019
12
Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.,Casal S.,Ramalhosa E.
EXTRACTION SOLVENTS’ INFLUENCE ON THE CONTENT OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PANSIES
Millenium: Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2, 89-99, 2019
EXTRACTION SOLVENTS’ INFLUENCE ON THE CONTENT OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PANSIES
Millenium: Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2, 89-99, 2019
13
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Magalhaes A.,Baptista P.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of osmotic drying on physicochemical properties of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana)
International Journal of Food Studies, 8, 23-33, 2019
Effect of osmotic drying on physicochemical properties of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana)
International Journal of Food Studies, 8, 23-33, 2019
14
Fernandes L.,Ramalhosa E.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Casal S.
The unexplored potential of edible flowers lipids
Agriculture (Switzerland), 8, , 2018
The unexplored potential of edible flowers lipids
Agriculture (Switzerland), 8, , 2018
15
Afonso M.J.,Magalhães M.,Fernandes L.,Castro M.,Ramalhosa E.C.D.
Temperature Effect on Rheological Behavior of Portuguese Honeys
Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 68, 217-222, 2018
Temperature Effect on Rheological Behavior of Portuguese Honeys
Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 68, 217-222, 2018
16
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of alginate coating on the physico-chemical and microbial quality of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Biotechnology, 27, 987-996, 2018
Effect of alginate coating on the physico-chemical and microbial quality of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Biotechnology, 27, 987-996, 2018
17
Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Baptista P.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.,Casal S.
Effect of application of edible coating and packaging on the quality of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) of different colors and sizes
Food Science and Technology International, 24, 321-329, 2018
Effect of application of edible coating and packaging on the quality of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) of different colors and sizes
Food Science and Technology International, 24, 321-329, 2018
18
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Effects of different drying methods on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties of edible Centaurea (Centaurea cyanus) petals
Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, 21, , 2018
Effects of different drying methods on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties of edible Centaurea (Centaurea cyanus) petals
Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, 21, , 2018
19
Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Casal S.,Ramalhosa E.
The effect of different post-harvest treatments on the quality of borage (Borago officinalis) petals
Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria, 17, 5-10, 2018
The effect of different post-harvest treatments on the quality of borage (Borago officinalis) petals
Acta Scientiarum Polonorum, Technologia Alimentaria, 17, 5-10, 2018
20
Fernandes L.,Ramalhosa E.,Pereira J.A.,Casal S.,Saraiva J.A.
Effect of solvent type and high pressure treatment on the extraction of Gomphrena globosa L. bioactive compounds
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 950, , 2017
Effect of solvent type and high pressure treatment on the extraction of Gomphrena globosa L. bioactive compounds
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 950, , 2017
21
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Ramalhosa E.,Saraiva J.A.
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on the quality of four edible flowers: Viola × wittrockiana, Centaurea cyanus, Borago officinalis and Camellia japonica
International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52, 2455-2462, 2017
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on the quality of four edible flowers: Viola × wittrockiana, Centaurea cyanus, Borago officinalis and Camellia japonica
International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52, 2455-2462, 2017
22
Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Lopéz-Cortés I.,Salazar D.M.,González-Álvarez J.,Ramalhosa E.
Physicochemical composition and antioxidant activity of several pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars grown in Spain
European Food Research and Technology, 243, 1799-1814, 2017
Physicochemical composition and antioxidant activity of several pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars grown in Spain
European Food Research and Technology, 243, 1799-1814, 2017
23
Fernandes L.,Casal S.I.P.,Pereira J.A.,Ramalhosa E.,Saraiva J.A.
Optimization of high pressure bioactive compounds extraction from pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) by response surface methodology
High Pressure Research, 37, 415-429, 2017
Optimization of high pressure bioactive compounds extraction from pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) by response surface methodology
High Pressure Research, 37, 415-429, 2017
24
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Edible flowers: A review of the nutritional, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties and effects on human health
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 60, 38-50, 2017
Edible flowers: A review of the nutritional, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties and effects on human health
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 60, 38-50, 2017
25
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Ramalhosa E.,Saraiva J.A.
Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) Treatment on Edible Flowers’ Properties
Food and Bioprocess Technology, 10, 799-807, 2017
Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) Treatment on Edible Flowers’ Properties
Food and Bioprocess Technology, 10, 799-807, 2017
26
Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Lopéz-Cortés I.,Salazar D.M.,Ramalhosa E.,Casal S.
Fatty acid, vitamin E and sterols composition of seed oils from nine different pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars grown in Spain
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 39, 13-22, 2015
Fatty acid, vitamin E and sterols composition of seed oils from nine different pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars grown in Spain
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 39, 13-22, 2015
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Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Lopez-Cortes I.,Salazar D.M.,Ramalhosa E.,Casal S.
Lipid composition of seed oils of different pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars from Spain
International Journal of Food Studies, 4, 95-103, 2015
Lipid composition of seed oils of different pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars from Spain
International Journal of Food Studies, 4, 95-103, 2015
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Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.,Lopéz-Cortés I.,Salazar D.M.,Ramalhosa E.,Casal S.
Lipid composition of seed oils of different pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars from Spain
International Journal of Food Studies, 4, 95-103, 2015
Lipid composition of seed oils of different pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars from Spain
International Journal of Food Studies, 4, 95-103, 2015
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Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.C.,Lopéz-Cortés I.,Salazar D.M.,Ramalhosa E.C.D.
Physicochemical changes and antioxidant activity of juice, skin, pellicle and seed of pomegranate (cv. Mollar de Elche) at different stages of ripening
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 53, 397-418, 2015
Physicochemical changes and antioxidant activity of juice, skin, pellicle and seed of pomegranate (cv. Mollar de Elche) at different stages of ripening
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 53, 397-418, 2015
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Fernandes L.,Pereira J.A.C.,Lopéz-Cortés I.,Salazar D.M.,Ramalhosa E.C.D.
Physicochemical changes and antioxidant activity of juice, skin, pellicle and seed of pomegranate (cv. Mollar de Elche) at different stages of ripening
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 53, 397-406, 2015
Physicochemical changes and antioxidant activity of juice, skin, pellicle and seed of pomegranate (cv. Mollar de Elche) at different stages of ripening
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 53, 397-406, 2015
31
Fernandes L.,Rodrigues N.,Pereira J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of jellies made from seven grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties
Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 103, 37-48, 2014
Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of jellies made from seven grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties
Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 103, 37-48, 2014
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Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Cruz R.,Pereira J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Seed oils of ten traditional Portuguese grape varieties with interesting chemical and antioxidant properties
Food Research International, 50, 161-166, 2013
Seed oils of ten traditional Portuguese grape varieties with interesting chemical and antioxidant properties
Food Research International, 50, 161-166, 2013
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Cruz R.,Cardoso M.M.,Fernandes L.,Oliveira M.,Mendes E.,Baptista P.,Morais S.,Casal S.
Espresso coffee residues: A valuable source of unextracted compounds
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 60, 7777-7784, 2012
Espresso coffee residues: A valuable source of unextracted compounds
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 60, 7777-7784, 2012