Aromatic Potential and Bioactivity of Cork Stoppers and Cork By-Products.

ABSTRACT: The characterization of natural waste sources is the first step on the reutilization process, circular economy, and global sustainability. In this work, the aromatic composition and bioactive compounds related to beneficial health effects from cork stoppers and cork by-products were assessed in order to add value to these wastes. Twenty-three aromatic compounds with industrial interest were quantified by gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry GC-MS in both samples. Vanillins and volatile phenols were the most abundant aromatic families. Other aromatic compounds, such as aldehydes, lactones, terpenols, and alcohols, were also determined. Furthermore, the phenolic composition and the antioxidant activity were also evaluated. Overall, extracts showed high aromatic and antioxidant potent

SUBMITTER: Mislata AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7073939 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature