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Supercritical CO2 Extraction and Purification of Bioactive Compounds in Olive Leaf with Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
Author: Catarina Gomes (Instituto Politécnico de Bragança) Annually, a huge amount of leaves is generated and discarded away as a by-product of the olive oil production. Since, olive leaves are very rich in bioactive compounds, their
What is the Bioeconomy?
Over the coming decades, the growing global population will need a safe and secure food supply. Climate change will have an impact on primary production systems, such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture. Thus, a transition towards an optimal use
Olive Tree Valorisation in the Market
Usually, the following are listed as marketable olive tree products: Olive oil. Table olives. Cosmetics made with Olive Oil Biomass fuels derived from the cultivation of olive groves or from the manufacture of oil. Olive wood crafts. The olive leaf
The Best Time In The Year To Harvest Olives In Europe
The harvesting of olives to make olive oil can take up to 5 months in both hemispheres, depending on the variety, weather, maturation, quality of the juice, etc. Harvesting methods vary from area to area and greatly affect quality. In
OLEAF4VALUE: An Innovative Upcycling Project
OLEAF4VALUE: An Innovative Upcycling Project Natac is coordinating the OLEAF4VALUE project, a research and innovation action (RIA) funded by the European Union (H2020 -JTI-BBI) focused on tackling the problem generated by olive biomass through the development of a complete
