MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Cristina Sofia Gomes Caleja
Junior ResearcherGroup: Sustainable Processes and Products
Phone: 273303419
E-mail: ccaleja@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-5769-8484
Scopus Author ID: 36514202500
Qualifications
- 2018 - PhD in Sustainable Chemistry, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- 2010 - MSc. in Laboratory Analysis, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
- 2008 - First degree in Biology, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Awards and Honors
- 2017 - Prémio de melhor comunicação, IX Congresso Ibérico de Agroengenharia Instituto Politécnico de Bragança,Portugal
Interests
- Extraction, identification, fractionation and isolation of chemical compounds in natural matrices
- Development of natural ingredients and innovative food formulations with functional properties
- Incorporation of plant extracts in food formulations adding natural bioactive constituents and removing synthetic compounds frequently related to health risks
Projects:
GreenHealth - Estratégias digitais baseadas em ativos biológicos para melhorar o bem-estar e
promover a saúde verde
Funding body: FEDER
Reference: Norte-01-0145-FEDER-000042
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-01-01
End: 2023-09-30
Funding body: FEDER
Reference: Norte-01-0145-FEDER-000042
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-01-01
End: 2023-09-30
RevestCAST - Otimização dos processos industriais de aplicação de revestimentos comestíveis para a conservação pós-colheita da castanha (Castanea sativa)
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-01-31
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2021-01-31
End: 2023-06-30
HealthyPETFOOD - Formulações PetFood para promoção da saúde e qualidade de vida
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-01-10
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-01-10
End: 2023-06-30
PreVineGrape - Desenvolvimento de um biofungicida para combate a doenças da videira
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Sandrina Alves Heleno
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2023-06-29
Funding body: POCI-FEDER
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Sandrina Alves Heleno
Start: 2021-01-01
End: 2023-06-29
BIOma - Soluções integradas de BIOeconomia para a Mobilização cadeia Agroalimentar
Funding body: Portugal 2020
Reference: POCI-1-0247-FEDER-046112
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2023-06-03
Funding body: Portugal 2020
Reference: POCI-1-0247-FEDER-046112
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2020-07-01
End: 2023-06-03
VALORNATURAL - Valorização de Recursos Naturais através da Extração de Ingredientes de Elevado Valor Acrescentado para Aplicações na Indústria Alimentar
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020- SI-IDT - Programas mobilizadores
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2018-09-01
End: 2022-02-28
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020- SI-IDT - Programas mobilizadores
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2018-09-01
End: 2022-02-28
Total results: 40
1
Rugolo M.,Mascoloti Spréa R.,Dias M.I.,Pires T.C.S.P.,Añibarro-Ortega M.,Barroetaveña C.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Properties of Wild Edible Mushrooms from Native Nothofagus Patagonian Forests
Foods, 11, , 2022
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Properties of Wild Edible Mushrooms from Native Nothofagus Patagonian Forests
Foods, 11, , 2022
2
de la Fuente B.,Pinela J.,Calhelha R.C.,Heleno S.A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barba F.J.,Berrada H.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and sea bream (Sparus aurata) head oils recovered by microwave-assisted extraction: Nutritional quality and biological properties
Food and Bioproducts Processing, 136, 97-105, 2022
Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and sea bream (Sparus aurata) head oils recovered by microwave-assisted extraction: Nutritional quality and biological properties
Food and Bioproducts Processing, 136, 97-105, 2022
3
Mascoloti Spréa R.,Caleja C.,Pinela J.,Finimundy T.C.,Calhelha R.C.,Kostić M.,Sokovic M.,Prieto M.A.,Pereira E.,Amaral J.S.,Barros L.
Comparative study on the phenolic composition and in vitro bioactivity of medicinal and aromatic plants from the Lamiaceae family
Food Research International, 161, , 2022
Comparative study on the phenolic composition and in vitro bioactivity of medicinal and aromatic plants from the Lamiaceae family
Food Research International, 161, , 2022
4
Garcia-Oliveira P.,Carreira-Casais A.,Pereira E.,Dias M.I.,Pereira C.,Calhelha R.C.,Stojković D.,Sokovic M.,Simal-Gandara J.,Prieto M.A.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
From Tradition to Health: Chemical and Bioactive Characterization of Five Traditional Plants
Molecules, 27, , 2022
From Tradition to Health: Chemical and Bioactive Characterization of Five Traditional Plants
Molecules, 27, , 2022
5
Moreira B.,Pereira E.,Finimundy T.C.,Pinela J.,Calhelha R.C.,Carocho M.,Stojković D.,Sokovic M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
Pineapple by-products as a source of bioactive compounds with potential for industrial food application
Food and Function, 13, 9959-9972, 2022
Pineapple by-products as a source of bioactive compounds with potential for industrial food application
Food and Function, 13, 9959-9972, 2022
6
de la Fuente B.,Pinela J.,Mandim F.,Heleno S.A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barba F.J.,Berrada H.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
Nutritional and bioactive oils from salmon (Salmo salar) side streams obtained by Soxhlet and optimized microwave-assisted extraction
Food Chemistry, 386, , 2022
Nutritional and bioactive oils from salmon (Salmo salar) side streams obtained by Soxhlet and optimized microwave-assisted extraction
Food Chemistry, 386, , 2022
7
López-Hortas L.,Caleja C.,Pinela J.,Petrović J.,Soković M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Torres M.D.,Domínguez H.,Pereira E.,Barros L.
Comparative evaluation of physicochemical profile and bioactive properties of red edible seaweed Chondrus crispus subjected to different drying methods
Food Chemistry, 383, , 2022
Comparative evaluation of physicochemical profile and bioactive properties of red edible seaweed Chondrus crispus subjected to different drying methods
Food Chemistry, 383, , 2022
8
Pires E.d.O.,Di Gioia F.,Rouphael Y.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Caleja C.,Barros L.,Petropoulos S.A.
The compositional aspects of edible flowers as an emerging horticultural product
Molecules, 26, , 2021
The compositional aspects of edible flowers as an emerging horticultural product
Molecules, 26, , 2021
9
Carvalho A.S.d.,Rezende S.C.d.,Caleja C.,Pereira E.,Barros L.,Fernandes I.,Manrique Y.A.,Gonçalves O.H.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barreiro M.F.
β-Carotene colouring systems based on solid lipid particles produced by hot melt dispersion
Food Control, 129, , 2021
β-Carotene colouring systems based on solid lipid particles produced by hot melt dispersion
Food Control, 129, , 2021
10
Pires E.O.,Caleja C.,Garcia C.C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Current status of genus Impatiens: Bioactive compounds and natural pigments with health benefits
Trends in Food Science and Technology, 117, 106-124, 2021
Current status of genus Impatiens: Bioactive compounds and natural pigments with health benefits
Trends in Food Science and Technology, 117, 106-124, 2021
11
Pires E.d.O.,Pereira E.,Carocho M.,Pereira C.,Dias M.I.,Calhelha R.C.,Ćirić A.,Soković M.,Garcia C.C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
Study on the potential application of impatiens balsamina l. Flowers extract as a natural colouring ingredient in a pastry product
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, , 2021
Study on the potential application of impatiens balsamina l. Flowers extract as a natural colouring ingredient in a pastry product
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, , 2021
12
Giordano M.,Pinela J.,Dias M.I.,Calhelha R.C.,Stojković D.,Soković M.,Tavares D.,Cánepa A.L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Caleja C.,Barros L.
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of flavonoids from kiwi peel: Process optimization and bioactivity assessment
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021
Ultrasound-assisted extraction of flavonoids from kiwi peel: Process optimization and bioactivity assessment
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021
13
Alaya I.B.,Pereira E.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Calhelha R.C.,Soković M.,Kostić M.,Prieto M.A.,Essid F.,Caleja C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.
Development of a natural preservative from chestnut flowers: Ultrasound-assisted extraction optimization and functionality assessment
Chemosensors, 9, , 2021
Development of a natural preservative from chestnut flowers: Ultrasound-assisted extraction optimization and functionality assessment
Chemosensors, 9, , 2021
14
Carpena M.,Caleja C.,Pereira E.,Pereira C.,Ćirić A.,Soković M.,Soria-Lopez A.,Fraga-Corral M.,Simal-Gandara J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.,Barros L.,Prieto M.A.
Red seaweeds as a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds: Optimization of the extraction
Chemosensors, 9, , 2021
Red seaweeds as a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds: Optimization of the extraction
Chemosensors, 9, , 2021
15
Alves E.,Ntungwe E.N.,Gregório J.,Rodrigues L.M.,Pereira-Leite C.,Caleja C.,Pereira E.,Barros L.,Aguilar-Vilas M.V.,Rosado C.,Rijo P.
Characterization of kefir produced in household conditions: Physicochemical and nutritional profile, and storage stability
Foods, 10, , 2021
Characterization of kefir produced in household conditions: Physicochemical and nutritional profile, and storage stability
Foods, 10, , 2021
16
Pires E.d.O.,Pereira E.,Pereira C.,Dias M.I.,Calhelha R.C.,Ćirić A.,Soković M.,Hassemer G.,Garcia C.C.,Caleja C.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Chemical composition and bioactive characterisation of Impatiens walleriana
Molecules, 26, , 2021
Chemical composition and bioactive characterisation of Impatiens walleriana
Molecules, 26, , 2021
17
Finimundy T.C.,Pereira C.,Dias M.I.,Caleja C.,Calhelha R.C.,Sokovic M.,Stojković D.,Carvalho A.M.,Rosa E.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Infusions of herbal blends as promising sources of phenolic compounds and bioactive properties
Molecules, 25, , 2020
Infusions of herbal blends as promising sources of phenolic compounds and bioactive properties
Molecules, 25, , 2020
18
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Barreira J.C.M.,Soković M.,Calhelha R.C.,Bento A.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Castanea sativa male flower extracts as an alternative additive in the Portuguese pastry delicacy "pastel de nata"
Food and Function, 11, 2208-2217, 2020
Castanea sativa male flower extracts as an alternative additive in the Portuguese pastry delicacy "pastel de nata"
Food and Function, 11, 2208-2217, 2020
19
Pires T.C.S.P.,Caleja C.,Santos-Buelga C.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Vaccinium myrtillus l. Fruits as a novel source of phenolic compounds with health benefits and industrial applications-a review
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 26, 1917-1928, 2020
Vaccinium myrtillus l. Fruits as a novel source of phenolic compounds with health benefits and industrial applications-a review
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 26, 1917-1928, 2020
20
da Silva Veloso F.,Caleja C.,Calhelha R.C.,Pires T.C.S.,Alves M.J.,Barros L.,Genena A.K.,Barreira J.C.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Characterization and application of pomegranate epicarp extracts as functional ingredients in a typical Brazilian pastry product
Molecules, 25, , 2020
Characterization and application of pomegranate epicarp extracts as functional ingredients in a typical Brazilian pastry product
Molecules, 25, , 2020
21
Dias M.,Caleja C.,Pereira C.,Calhelha R.C.,Kostic M.,Sokovic M.,Tavares D.,Baraldi I.J.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Chemical composition and bioactive properties of byproducts from two different kiwi varieties
Food Research International, 127, , 2020
Chemical composition and bioactive properties of byproducts from two different kiwi varieties
Food Research International, 127, , 2020
22
Caleja C.,Finimundy T.C.,Pereira C.,Barros L.,Calhelha R.C.,Sokovic M.,Ivanov M.,Carvalho A.M.,Rosa E.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Challenges of traditional herbal teas: Plant infusions and their mixtures with bioactive properties
Food and Function, 10, 5939-5951, 2019
Challenges of traditional herbal teas: Plant infusions and their mixtures with bioactive properties
Food and Function, 10, 5939-5951, 2019
23
Jabeur I.,Pereira E.,Caleja C.,Calhelha R.C.,Soković M.,Catarino L.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Exploring the chemical and bioactive properties of: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)
Food and Function, 10, 2234-2243, 2019
Exploring the chemical and bioactive properties of: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces from Guinea-Bissau (West Africa)
Food and Function, 10, 2234-2243, 2019
24
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Prieto M.A.,Bento A.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Development of a natural preservative obtained from male chestnut flowers: Optimization of a heat-assisted extraction technique
Food and Function, 10, 1352-1363, 2019
Development of a natural preservative obtained from male chestnut flowers: Optimization of a heat-assisted extraction technique
Food and Function, 10, 1352-1363, 2019
25
López C.J.,Caleja C.,Prieto M.A.,Sokovic M.,Calhelha R.C.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Stability of a cyanidin-3-O-glucoside extract obtained from Arbutus unedo L. and incorporation into wafers for colouring purposes
Food Chemistry, 275, 426-438, 2019
Stability of a cyanidin-3-O-glucoside extract obtained from Arbutus unedo L. and incorporation into wafers for colouring purposes
Food Chemistry, 275, 426-438, 2019
26
López C.J.,Caleja C.,Prieto M.A.,Barreiro M.F.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Optimization and comparison of heat and ultrasound assisted extraction techniques to obtain anthocyanin compounds from Arbutus unedo L. Fruits
Food Chemistry, 264, 81-91, 2018
Optimization and comparison of heat and ultrasound assisted extraction techniques to obtain anthocyanin compounds from Arbutus unedo L. Fruits
Food Chemistry, 264, 81-91, 2018
27
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Barreira J.C.M.,Ciric A.,Sokovic M.,Calhelha R.C.,Beatriz M.,Oliveira P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Suitability of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) extract rich in rosmarinic acid as a potential enhancer of functional properties in cupcakes
Food Chemistry, 250, 67-74, 2018
Suitability of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) extract rich in rosmarinic acid as a potential enhancer of functional properties in cupcakes
Food Chemistry, 250, 67-74, 2018
28
Takwa S.,Caleja C.,Barreira J.C.M.,Soković M.,Achour L.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Arbutus unedo L. and Ocimum basilicum L. as sources of natural preservatives for food industry: A case study using loaf bread
LWT, 88, 47-55, 2018
Arbutus unedo L. and Ocimum basilicum L. as sources of natural preservatives for food industry: A case study using loaf bread
LWT, 88, 47-55, 2018
29
Caleja C.,Ribeiro A.,Barreiro M.F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic compounds as nutraceuticals or functional food ingredients
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 23, 2787-2806, 2017
Phenolic compounds as nutraceuticals or functional food ingredients
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 23, 2787-2806, 2017
30
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Antonio A.L.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
A comparative study between natural and synthetic antioxidants: Evaluation of their performance after incorporation into biscuits
Food Chemistry, 216, 342-346, 2017
A comparative study between natural and synthetic antioxidants: Evaluation of their performance after incorporation into biscuits
Food Chemistry, 216, 342-346, 2017
31
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Prieto M.A.,Barreiro M.F.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Extraction of rosmarinic acid from Melissa officinalis L. by heat-, microwave- and ultrasound-assisted extraction techniques: A comparative study through response surface analysis
Separation and Purification Technology, 186, 297-308, 2017
Extraction of rosmarinic acid from Melissa officinalis L. by heat-, microwave- and ultrasound-assisted extraction techniques: A comparative study through response surface analysis
Separation and Purification Technology, 186, 297-308, 2017
32
Pinela J.,Carocho M.,Dias M.I.,Caleja C.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Wild Plant-Based Functional Foods, Drugs, and Nutraceuticals
Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts: Functional Food Properties and Applications, 315-351, 2016
Wild Plant-Based Functional Foods, Drugs, and Nutraceuticals
Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts: Functional Food Properties and Applications, 315-351, 2016
33
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Antonio A.L.,Carocho M.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Fortification of yogurts with different antioxidant preservatives: A comparative study between natural and synthetic additives
Food Chemistry, 210, 262-268, 2016
Fortification of yogurts with different antioxidant preservatives: A comparative study between natural and synthetic additives
Food Chemistry, 210, 262-268, 2016
34
Caleja C.,Ribeiro A.,Barros L.,Barreira J.C.M.,Antonio A.L.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Barreiro M.F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Cottage cheeses functionalized with fennel and chamomile extracts: Comparative performance between free and microencapsulated forms
Food Chemistry, 199, 720-726, 2016
Cottage cheeses functionalized with fennel and chamomile extracts: Comparative performance between free and microencapsulated forms
Food Chemistry, 199, 720-726, 2016
35
Ribeiro A.,Caleja C.,Barros L.,Santos-Buelga C.,Barreiro M.F.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Rosemary extracts in functional foods: Extraction, chemical characterization and incorporation of free and microencapsulated forms in cottage cheese
Food and Function, 7, 2185-2196, 2016
Rosemary extracts in functional foods: Extraction, chemical characterization and incorporation of free and microencapsulated forms in cottage cheese
Food and Function, 7, 2185-2196, 2016
36
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Antonio A.L.,Ciric A.,Barreira J.C.M.,Sokovic M.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Development of a functional dairy food: Exploring bioactive and preservation effects of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.)
Journal of Functional Foods, 16, 114-124, 2015
Development of a functional dairy food: Exploring bioactive and preservation effects of chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.)
Journal of Functional Foods, 16, 114-124, 2015
37
Caleja C.,Barros L.,Antonio A.L.,Ciric A.,Soković M.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. As natural conservation enhancer and health promoter by incorporation in cottage cheese
Journal of Functional Foods, 12, 428-438, 2015
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. As natural conservation enhancer and health promoter by incorporation in cottage cheese
Journal of Functional Foods, 12, 428-438, 2015
38
Vieira-Pinto M.,Morais L.,Caleja C.,Themudo P.,Torres C.,Igrejas G.,Poeta P.,Martins C.
Salmonella sp. in game (Sus scrofa and Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, 8, 739-740, 2011
Salmonella sp. in game (Sus scrofa and Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, 8, 739-740, 2011
39
Caleja C.,de Toro M.,Gonçalves A.,Themudo P.,Vieira-Pinto M.,Monteiro D.,Rodrigues J.,Sáenz Y.,Carvalho C.,Igrejas G.,Torres C.,Poeta P.
Antimicrobial resistance and class I integrons in Salmonella enterica isolates from wild boars and Bísaro pigs
International Microbiology, 14, 19-24, 2011
Antimicrobial resistance and class I integrons in Salmonella enterica isolates from wild boars and Bísaro pigs
International Microbiology, 14, 19-24, 2011
40
Pinto L.,Poeta P.,Vieira S.,Caleja C.,Radhouani H.,Carvalho C.,Vieira-Pinto M.,Themudo P.,Torres C.,Vitorino R.,Domingues P.,Igrejas G.
Genomic and proteomic evaluation of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella strains
Journal of Proteomics, 73, 1535-1541, 2010
Genomic and proteomic evaluation of antibiotic resistance in Salmonella strains
Journal of Proteomics, 73, 1535-1541, 2010