About this Research Topic
In the quest for safer and more sustainable food products, the demand for bioactive lipids and natural antioxidants has seen a consistent increase. Interest in new sources of vegetable oil that offer nutritional and health benefits over conventional oils has surged. Cold-pressed oils have gathered significant attention due to their perceived natural composition and safer production techniques that eschew heat treatments or chemical solvents. Despite their popularity, challenges remain in establishing effective strategies for their extraction, standardization, and ensuring their traceability in the global market.
This Research Topic aims to critically examine the advancements in cold-pressed oils, focusing on enhancing the understanding of their composition, physicochemical properties, and health benefits. It seeks to explore the impacts of innovative cold extraction and processing techniques while also evaluating the operational, sensory, and nutritional qualities of these oils.
To deepen our understanding within this promising field, articles should address several dimensions:
• Evaluation of production processes focusing on yield and quality assessment.
• Investigation into the nutritional and nutraceutical components.
• Studies on oxidative stability and shelf-life.
• Analytical techniques for verifying authenticity and preventing adulteration.
• Utilization of by-products like cold pressed cake for value addition.
• Consumer insights on perception and acceptance.
• Health implications, including benefits and potential adverse reactions.
• Reviews of both conventional and novel applications.
In such contributions, it is crucial to integrate recent innovations in technology with an acute awareness of consumer needs and regulatory requirements.
This Research Topic aims to critically examine the advancements in cold-pressed oils, focusing on enhancing the understanding of their composition, physicochemical properties, and health benefits. It seeks to explore the impacts of innovative cold extraction and processing techniques while also evaluating the operational, sensory, and nutritional qualities of these oils.
To deepen our understanding within this promising field, articles should address several dimensions:
• Evaluation of production processes focusing on yield and quality assessment.
• Investigation into the nutritional and nutraceutical components.
• Studies on oxidative stability and shelf-life.
• Analytical techniques for verifying authenticity and preventing adulteration.
• Utilization of by-products like cold pressed cake for value addition.
• Consumer insights on perception and acceptance.
• Health implications, including benefits and potential adverse reactions.
• Reviews of both conventional and novel applications.
In such contributions, it is crucial to integrate recent innovations in technology with an acute awareness of consumer needs and regulatory requirements.
Keywords: Specialty oils, Cold pressed oils, Innovative technologies, Nutrients, Nutraceuticals, Adulteration, Functional food, Food Composition Databases, Health, Stability, Processing
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