Valorization of Ellagic Acid from Chestnut Shell as a Natural Anti-anxiety Food Supplement

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Joana Vasconcelos Neto
Carla A. Batista
Beatriz Moreira Franco
Susana Dinis
Joana Teixeira
Yaidelin A. Manrique

Abstract

Mental health is on the agenda, especially in times of pandemic due to the COVID-19 virus. Nowadays, psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, have been more discussed and have become even more critical during confinement. This paper proposes the development process of an innovative product whose active ingredient - ellagic acid, extracted from the chestnut shell - has anxiolytic properties and can be potentially used in consumers' daily lives, preventing this type of illness. The product presented, Do Nut Stress – Acid ellagic enriched pancakes for anxiety control, consists of a pancake powder, considered a healthy and nutritious meal.

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Joana Vasconcelos Neto, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Carla A. Batista, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Beatriz Moreira Franco, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Susana Dinis, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Joana Teixeira, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Yaidelin A. Manrique, LSRE-LCM, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal