Functional Plant-Based Beverage Fortified with Hazelnut Cuticle Polyphenols: Antioxidant and Phenolic Content Characterization.

ABSTRACT: In recent decades, there has been growing interest in the fortification of food products with antioxidants and phenolics derived from plant by-products. The present study focused on the production of a plant-based beverage enriched with hazelnut cuticle extract to characterize its antioxidant content, phenolic profile, and organoleptic characteristics. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) enabled the identification of key polyphenols in hazelnut cuticles, including catechin, epicatechin, and quercetin derivatives, guiding the selection of a biocompatible Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES) composed of choline chloride and lactic acid for efficient extraction. The obtained phytochemical profile of the extract revealed a high concentration of bioactive compounds, with a Total Ph

SUBMITTER: Conte R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11820487 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature