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ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Enhancing Antioxidant and Storage Stability of Upcycled Fruit Bars Through NADES-Based Lavender Extract Addition.

Maja Benković, Manuela Panić, Marina Cvjetko Bubalo, Anja Damjanović, Ana Jurinjak Tušek, Davor Valinger, Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić, Tamara Jurina, Kristina Radošević, Ivana Radojčić Redovniković

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Maja BenkovićFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2167-6862
Manuela PanićFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2037-9436
Marina Cvjetko BubaloFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-9023-8482
Anja DamjanovićFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0009-0005-2438-4357
Ana Jurinjak TušekFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-3032-903X
Davor ValingerFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-3353-1065
Jasenka Gajdoš KljusurićFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-6657-7337
Tamara JurinaFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0002-1695-6766
Kristina RadoševićFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-5156-1893
Ivana Radojčić RedovnikovićFaculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Pierrotijeva 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0001-8853-0054

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European Union KK.01.1.1.07.0007European Union through Next Generation EU NPOO.C3.2.R2-I1.04.0047
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Abstract

This study investigated the development of upcycled functional fruit bars based on dates or figs and grape pomace, enriched with a lavender extract obtained using a novel multicomponent natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES). Supplementation with the NADES-based lavender extract significantly increased the total polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity, while improving the retention of total polyphenols during storage by approximately 10.3% in date-based bars and 2.8% in fig-based bars. The NADES-based lavender extract also reduced the percentage of yeast- and mold-positive samples from 60% to 20% in date-based bars after 30 days of storage at 22 °C. After 28 days of storage, supplemented bars showed better preservation of key sensory attributes, including appearance, color, odor, sweetness, bitterness and aftertaste. The stabilizing effects were more pronounced in date-based than in fig-based formulations, highlighting the influence of the food matrix on functional ingredient performance. Overall, the results indicate that NADES-based lavender extract is a promising functional ingredient for improving the physicochemical, sensory, and microbiological stability of upcycled fruit bars, particularly in date-based formulations.

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AntioxidantsFood StorageFruitLavandulaPlant ExtractsPolyphenolsSolventsAntioxidantsPlant ExtractsPolyphenolsSolventsdate fruit barsfig fruit barsgrape pomacelavender extractnatural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs)

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PMID42588457
PMCPMC13468640

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