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ArticleFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Exploring the Untapped Potential of Pine Nut Skin By-Products: A Holistic Characterization and Recycling Approach.

Agata Nolasco, Jonathan Squillante, Salvatore Velotto, Giovanni D'Auria, Pasquale Ferranti, Gianfranco Mamone, Maria Emanuela Errico, Roberto Avolio, Rachele Castaldo, Lucia De Luca and 3 more

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Article in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
2.8field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Agata NolascoDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.
Jonathan SquillanteDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.
Salvatore VelottoDepartment of Promotion of Human Sciences and the Quality of Life, University of Study of Roma "San Raffaele", Via di Val Cannuta, 247-00166 Roma, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6395-5635
Giovanni D'AuriaDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9386-3256
Pasquale FerrantiDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.
Gianfranco MamoneInstitute of Food Science, National Research Council, 83100 Avellino, Italy.
Maria Emanuela ErricoInstitute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council of Italy (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy.
Roberto AvolioInstitute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council of Italy (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy.
Rachele CastaldoInstitute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials-National Research Council of Italy (IPCB-CNR), Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4487-2287
Lucia De LucaDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2287-3633
Raffaele RomanoDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7555-0486
Francesco EspositoDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7781-2558
Teresa CirilloDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", Via Università, 100, 100-80055 Portici, NA, Italy.
Federico II University Hospital · ITNational Research Council · ITInstitute of Food Science · IT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The increasing population, food demand, waste management concerns, and the search for sustainable alternatives to plastic polymers have led researchers to explore the potential of waste materials. This study focused on a waste of pine nut processing referred to in this paper as pine nut skin. For the first time, its nutritional profile, potential bioactive peptide, contaminants, and morphological structure were assessed. Pine nut skin was composed mainly of carbohydrates (56.2%) and fiber (27.5%). The fat (9.8%) was about 45%, 35%, and 20% saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acid, respectively, and Omega-9,-6, and -3 were detected. Notably, oleic acid, known for its health benefits, was found in significant quantities, resembling its presence in pine nut oil. The presence of bioactive compounds such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and phytosterols further adds to its nutritional value. Some essential elements were reported, whereas most of the contaminants such as heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, rare earth elements, and pesticides were below the limit of quantification. Furthermore, the in silico analysis showed the occurrence of potential precursor peptides of bioactive compounds, indicating health-promoting attributes. Lastly, the morphological structural characterization of the pine nut skin was followed by Fourier Transform Infrared and solid-state NMR spectroscopy to identify the major components, such as lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose. The thermostability of the pine nut skin was monitored via thermogravimetric analysis, and the surface of the integument was analyzed via scanning electron microscopy and volumetric nitrogen adsorption. This information provides a more comprehensive view of the potential uses of pine nut skin as a filler material for biocomposite materials. A full characterization of the by-products of the food chain is essential for their more appropriate reuse.

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agri-food wastecircular economyintegumentpine nutsrecycling

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PMID38611351
PMCPMC11011278
OpenAlexW4393253626

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