Name | Molecular formula | Molecular weight (g/mol) | Chemical structure | Description | Food matrices | Green extraction methods |
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Beta-Carotene | C40H56 | 536.9 | Beta-carotene is part of the most widespread group of pigments found in nature. Its distinctive color stems from extended chains of conjugated double bonds. It is commonly found in yellow, orange, and green leafy vegetables and fruits. It has a role as biological pigment, precursor of vitamin A, metabolite, cofactor, ferroptosis inhibitor and antioxidant. | Tomatoes | Supercritical CO2 | |
Lycopene | C40H56 | 536.9 | Lycopene is an acyclic carotene responsible of the red to pink colors seen in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and other foods. Lycopene serves as a potent antioxidant, primarily known for its role in scavenging free radicals within the body. | Tomatoes | Supercritical CO2 | |
Phytofluene | C40H62 | 542.9 | Phytofluene is a colorless carotenoid found naturally in tomatoes and other vegetables. Dietary Phytofluene accumulate in human skin: the accumulation shields the skin through various mechanisms including UV absorption, antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects. | Tomatoes | Supercritical CO2 | |
Lutein | C40H56O2 | 568.9 | Lutein is a a xanthophyll typically found naturally in plant-based foods. Lutein has good antioxidant properties and the ability to promote eye health. Lutein plays an important role in delaying age-related macular degeneration and the development of cataracts. | Tomatoes | Supercritical CO2 | |
Palmitoleic acid | C16H30O2 | 254.41 | Palmitoleic acid, or (9Z)-hexadec-9-enoic acid, is an omega-7 monounsaturated fatty acid (16:1n-7). Palmitoleic acid is a lipid hormone that coordinates cross-talk between liver and adipose tissue and exerts anti-inflammatory protective effects on hepatic steatosis and insulin signaling in murine models of metabolic disease. | Tomatoes | Supercritical CO2 | |
Palmitic acid | C16H32O2 | 256.43 | Palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid in IUPAC nomenclature) is a fatty acid with a 16-carbon chain. Palmitic acid has been reported to target proteins to cell membranes. It promotes triglyceride accumulation and also affects cell viability. | Tomatoes | Supercritical CO2 | |
Oleic acid | C18H34O2 | 282.47 | Oleic acid is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid. Oleic acid contributes to the fluidity and stability of cell membranes due to its unsaturated nature, thereby influencing various cellular processes. It serves as a source of energy for cellular metabolism; it has anti-inflammatory properties and exert beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. | Tomatoes; olives | Supercritical CO2 | |
Stearic acid | C18H36O2 | 284.48 | Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain. Stearic acid plays various roles in biological systems, influencing cellular structure and function, energy metabolism, lipid homeostasis, and contributing to health outcomes such as cardiovascular health and skin health. | Tomatoes; olives | Supercritical CO2 | |
Squalene | C30H50 | 410.73 | Squalene is a natural organic compound classified as triterpene. Squalene exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties; promotes wound healing by accelerating the regeneration of skin cells and tissues; plays a role in cholesterol metabolism. | Olives | Supercritical CO2 | |
Oleuropein | C25H32O13 | 540.52 | Oleuropein is a glycosylated seco-iridoid, a type of phenolic bitter compound found in green olive skin, flesh, seeds, and leaves. Oleuropein exhibits strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Oleuropein has also been investigated for the cardiovascular benefits, neuroprotective effects and beneficial effects on metabolic health including glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. | Olives | Supercritical CO2 | |
Ferulic acid | C10H10O4 | 194.18 | Ferulic acid is a phenolic compound. It's a powerful antioxidant that has garnered significant attention for its potential health benefits. Ferulic acid's antioxidant and neuroprotective properties make it a potential candidate for preventing or slowing the progression of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Some studies suggest that ferulic acid may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, including lowering blood pressure and improving blood lipid profiles. | Grape | Subcritical water | |
Caffeic acid | C9H8O4 | 180,16 | Caffeic acid is a phenolic compound. Caffeic acid is a potent antioxidant, capable of neutralizing harmful free radicals. These free radicals can contribute to oxidative stress, which is implicated in many chronic diseases. Caffeic acid has been studied for its potential to improve blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes. | Grape | Subcritical water | |
Kaempferol | C15H10O6 | 286.23 | Kaempferol is a natural flavonoid, a type of antioxidant compound found in various plants. Kaempferol's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties may help reduce the risk of stroke and improve recovery after a stroke. Kaempferol has been shown to inhibit the growth and spread of colon cancer cells in laboratory studies. Some research suggests that kaempferol may have anti-cancer effects on breast cancer cells. | Grape | Subcritical water | |
Hydroxytyrosol | C8H10O3 | 154.16 | Hydroxytyrosol is a phenolic phytochemical with antioxidant properties in vitro. It is a natural compound that can be found in olive leaves and oil. Hydroxytyrosol has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Hydroxytyrosol also improves endothelial dysfunction, decreases oxidative stress, and is neuro- and cardio-protective. Due to all these biological properties, hydroxytyrosol is currently the most actively investigated natural phenol. | Olives | Supercritical CO2 | |
Tyrosol | C8H10O2 | 138.16 | Tyrosol are simple phenolic compound present in olives and olive oil. These phenolic compound have a wide range of health benefits and exhibit activities such as cardioprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects and It can also inhibit human LDL oxidation. However, Tyrosol is still seldom used as a dietary supplement or as a stabilizer and antioxidant in foods, cosmetic, or industrial preparations. | Olives | Supercritical CO2 | |
Protocatechuic acid | C7H6O4 | 154.12 | Protocatechuic acid (PCA, 3,4-dihydroxy benzoic acid) is a phenolic acid found in many food plants such as olives and white grapes. PCA have been shown to include strong in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity. PCA has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory-effects. Moreover, in vitro studies have shown PCA to have antimicrobial activities and also to exert synergistic interaction with some antibiotics against resistant pathogens | Onions | Subcritical water | |
Quercetin | C15H10O7 | 302.23 | Quercetin, a flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables. Its numerous health benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer properties, have been extensively studied. Its strong antioxidant properties enable reduce oxidative stress, and protect against cellular damage. Quercetin’s anti-inflammatory properties involve inhibiting the production of inflammatory cytokines and enzymes, making it a potential therapeutic agent for various inflammatory conditions. It also exhibits anticancer effects by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis. Finally, quercetin has cardiovascular benefits such as lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, and improving endothelial function, making it a promising candidate for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases. | Onions | Subcritical water | |
Lucidumoside C | C27H35O14 | 584.57 | Lucidumoside C is a secoiridoid glycoside which has been shown to exhibit antioxidant activity against hemolysis of red blood cells induced by free radicals. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antiviral agent and a plant metabolite. It is a monosaccharide derivative, a member of catechols, a beta-D-glucoside, a member of pyrans, a monoterpene glycoside, a methyl ester and a secoiridoid glycoside. | Fennels | Subcritical water | |
Glehlinoside C | C26H31O13 | 552.52 | Glehlinoside C is a triterpenoid glycoside, isolated from the plant species Glehnia cordifolia. It has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its potential anti-cancer properties. | Fennels | Subcritical water | |
Cohumulone | C20H27O6 | 348.40 | Cohumulone is one of the primary alpha acids found in hops, a plant used primarily in the brewing of beer. It has been studied for its antimicotical and antibacterical properties. | Fennels | Subcritical water | |
Naringin | C27H32O14 | 580.54 | Naringin is a disaccharide derivative of (S)-naringenin, comunely found in Citrus species such as Mandarin orange (Clementine, Tangerine), Citrus (citrus), Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), Lemon, Lime. It has a role as a metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used as food additives as flavoring agent. | Citrus | Supercritical CO2 | |
Cinnamic acid | C9H8O2 | 148,16 | Cinnamic acid is a monocarboxylic acid It is a conjugate acid of a cinnamate. It is primarly found in Cinnamomum cassia. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is primarly used as food additive as flavoring agents. | Citrus | Supercritical CO2 | |
Vanillic acid | C8H8O4 | 168.14 | Vanillic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, It has a role as a plant metabolite. As flavoring agents in foods is an intermediate of product in the two-step bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillin. Vanillic acid has seen a lot of press because of its many uses in the cosmetics, fruit, flavorings, cigarettes,alcohols, drinks, and polymer sectors. It's said to have effective antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. | Citrus | Supercritical CO2 |