MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Bianca de Albuquerque
Group: Sustainable Processes and ProductsE-mail: bianca.albuquerque@ipb.pt
ORCID: 621C-B603-7519
Scopus Author ID: 57192311941
Career
- Since 2023: Postdoctoral research, Mountain Research Center, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), Portugal
Qualifications
- 2023 - PhD. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
- 2017 - MSc. in Food Quality and Safety, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal
- 2017 - Bachelor degree in Food Engineering, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Brazil
Interests
- Chemical and bioactive assessment of plant matrices
- Extraction and isolation of bioactive compounds from plant matrices
- Development of natural food additives from natural products
Projects:
BEONNAT - Innovative value chains from tree & shrub species grown in marginal lands as a source of biomass for bio-based industries
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference: BBI-2019-SO1-R1 - 887917 – BEONNAT
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2025-06-30
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference: BBI-2019-SO1-R1 - 887917 – BEONNAT
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2025-06-30
Total results: 20
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Albuquerque B.R.,Finimundy T.C.,Pinela J.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Calhelha R.C.,Vaz J.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.
Exploring the bioactive compounds from berry biowaste: Eugenia involucrata DC. as a study case
Food Bioscience, 58, , 2024
Exploring the bioactive compounds from berry biowaste: Eugenia involucrata DC. as a study case
Food Bioscience, 58, , 2024
2
Albuquerque B.R.,Pinela J.,Pereira C.,Mandim F.,Heleno S.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.
Recovery of anthocyanins from Eugenia spp. fruit peels: a comparison between heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction
Sustainable Food Technology, 2, 189-201, 2023
Recovery of anthocyanins from Eugenia spp. fruit peels: a comparison between heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction
Sustainable Food Technology, 2, 189-201, 2023
3
Albuquerque B.R.,Finimundy T.C.,Pinela J.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Mandim F.,Vaz J.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.
Brazilian berry waste as a source of bioactive compounds: grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.) as a case study
Food and Function, 14, 3994-4005, 2023
Brazilian berry waste as a source of bioactive compounds: grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.) as a case study
Food and Function, 14, 3994-4005, 2023
4
Albuquerque B.R.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Calhelha R.C.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Alves M.J.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.
Insights into the Chemical Composition and In Vitro Bioactive Properties of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Pericarp
Foods, 12, , 2023
Insights into the Chemical Composition and In Vitro Bioactive Properties of Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) Pericarp
Foods, 12, , 2023
5
Albuquerque B.R.,Pinela J.,Dias M.I.,Pereira C.,Petrović J.,Soković M.,Calhelha R.C.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Valorization of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) peel: Chemical composition, biological activity, and optimized recovery of anthocyanins
Food Research International, 165, , 2023
Valorization of rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) peel: Chemical composition, biological activity, and optimized recovery of anthocyanins
Food Research International, 165, , 2023
6
Madureira J.,Albuquerque B.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Calhelha R.C.,Santos-Buelga C.,Margaça F.M.A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Cabo Verde S.,Barros L.
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol from olive pomace treated by gamma radiation: process optimization and bioactivity assessment
Food and Function, 14, 3038-3050, 2023
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol from olive pomace treated by gamma radiation: process optimization and bioactivity assessment
Food and Function, 14, 3038-3050, 2023
7
de Oliveira I.,Albuquerque B.,Ueda J.M.,Alves M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Heleno S.A.
New challenges and opportunities from secondary metabolites
Natural Secondary Metabolites: From Nature, Through Science, to Industry, 925-965, 2023
New challenges and opportunities from secondary metabolites
Natural Secondary Metabolites: From Nature, Through Science, to Industry, 925-965, 2023
8
Albuquerque B.R.,Pinela J.,Pereira C.,Calhelha R.C.,Oliveira I.,Heleno S.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.
Optimization and comparison of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods for anthocyanin recovery from Sicana odorifera fruit epicarp
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, , 2023
Optimization and comparison of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extraction methods for anthocyanin recovery from Sicana odorifera fruit epicarp
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, , 2023
9
Albuquerque B.R.,Dias M.I.,Pereira C.,Petrović J.,Soković M.,Calhelha R.C.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Valorization of sicana odorifera (Vell.) naudin epicarp as a source of bioactive compounds: Chemical characterization and evaluation of its bioactive properties
Foods, 10, , 2021
Valorization of sicana odorifera (Vell.) naudin epicarp as a source of bioactive compounds: Chemical characterization and evaluation of its bioactive properties
Foods, 10, , 2021
10
Alves Castilho P.,Bracht L.,Barros L.,Albuquerque B.R.,Dias M.I.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Comar J.F.,Barlati Vieira Da Silva T.,Peralta R.M.,Sá-Nakanishi A.B.D.,Bracht A.
Effects of a Myrciaria jaboticaba peel extract on starch and triglyceride absorption and the role of cyanidin-3- O -glucoside
Food and Function, 12, 2644-2659, 2021
Effects of a Myrciaria jaboticaba peel extract on starch and triglyceride absorption and the role of cyanidin-3- O -glucoside
Food and Function, 12, 2644-2659, 2021
11
Albuquerque B.R.,Heleno S.A.8.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic compounds: Current industrial applications, limitations and future challenges
Food and Function, 12, 14-29, 2021
Phenolic compounds: Current industrial applications, limitations and future challenges
Food and Function, 12, 14-29, 2021
12
Câmara J.S.,Albuquerque B.R.,Aguiar J.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Gonçalves J.L.,Granato D.,Pereira J.A.M.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Food bioactive compounds and emerging techniques for their extraction: Polyphenols as a case study
Foods, 10, , 2021
Food bioactive compounds and emerging techniques for their extraction: Polyphenols as a case study
Foods, 10, , 2021
13
Albuquerque B.R.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Could fruits be a reliable source of food colorants? Pros and cons of these natural additives
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 61, 805-835, 2021
Could fruits be a reliable source of food colorants? Pros and cons of these natural additives
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 61, 805-835, 2021
14
Astray G.,Albuquerque B.R.,Prieto M.A.,Simal-Gandara J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Stability assessment of extracts obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits in powder and solution systems using machine-learning methodologies
Food Chemistry, 333, , 2020
Stability assessment of extracts obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits in powder and solution systems using machine-learning methodologies
Food Chemistry, 333, , 2020
15
Albuquerque B.R.,Pinela J.,Barros L.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Anthocyanin-rich extract of jabuticaba epicarp as a natural colorant: Optimization of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extractions and application in a bakery product
Food Chemistry, 316, , 2020
Anthocyanin-rich extract of jabuticaba epicarp as a natural colorant: Optimization of heat- and ultrasound-assisted extractions and application in a bakery product
Food Chemistry, 316, , 2020
16
Albuquerque B.R.,Pereira C.,Calhelha R.C.,José Alves M.,Abreu R.M.V.,Barros L.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Jabuticaba residues (Myrciaria jaboticaba (Vell.) Berg) are rich sources of valuable compounds with bioactive properties
Food Chemistry, 309, , 2020
Jabuticaba residues (Myrciaria jaboticaba (Vell.) Berg) are rich sources of valuable compounds with bioactive properties
Food Chemistry, 309, , 2020
17
Conceição N.,Albuquerque B.R.,Pereira C.,Corrêa R.C.G.,Lopes C.B.,Calhelha R.C.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
By-products of camu-camu [Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh] as promising sources of bioactive high added-value food ingredients: Functionalization of yogurts
Molecules, 25, , 2020
By-products of camu-camu [Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh] as promising sources of bioactive high added-value food ingredients: Functionalization of yogurts
Molecules, 25, , 2020
18
Albuquerque B.R.,Prieto M.A.,Vazquez J.A.,Barreiro M.F.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Recovery of bioactive compounds from Arbutus unedo L. fruits: Comparative optimization study of maceration/microwave/ultrasound extraction techniques
Food Research International, 109, 455-471, 2018
Recovery of bioactive compounds from Arbutus unedo L. fruits: Comparative optimization study of maceration/microwave/ultrasound extraction techniques
Food Research International, 109, 455-471, 2018
19
Albuquerque B.R.,Prieto M.A.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Assessment of the stability of catechin-enriched extracts obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits: Kinetic mathematical modeling of pH and temperature properties on powder and solution systems
Industrial Crops and Products, 99, 150-162, 2017
Assessment of the stability of catechin-enriched extracts obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits: Kinetic mathematical modeling of pH and temperature properties on powder and solution systems
Industrial Crops and Products, 99, 150-162, 2017
20
Albuquerque B.R.,Prieto M.A.,Barreiro M.F.,Rodrigues A.E.,Curran T.P.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Catechin-based extract optimization obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits using maceration/microwave/ultrasound extraction techniques
Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 404-415, 2017
Catechin-based extract optimization obtained from Arbutus unedo L. fruits using maceration/microwave/ultrasound extraction techniques
Industrial Crops and Products, 95, 404-415, 2017