| Title | Fishery by-products as valuable source of bioactive compounds: optimization of supercritical fluid extraction process and extracts characterization in terms of fatty acids and vitamin D3 |
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| Publication Type | Articolo su Rivista peer-reviewed |
| Year of Publication | 2026 |
| Authors | Alessandroni, Laura, Boldrini Luca, Leone Gian Paolo, Frapiccini Emanuela, Panfili Monica, Coisson Jean Daniel, Segale Lorena, Durazzo Alessandra, Lucarini Massimo, Cicero Arrigo Francesco, and Sagratini Gianni |
| Journal | European Food Research and Technology |
| Volume | 37 |
| Start Page | 36 |
| Date Published | 01/2026 |
| Keywords | Fish waste, Green extraction, Nutraceuticals, Omega-3 fatty acids, Supercritical CO2 |
| Abstract | Fishery by-products represent a valuable yet underutilized source of bioactive lipids with potential applications in food, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. In this context, Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) represents a promising approach for obtaining high-quality extracts without solvent-related safety concerns. This study aims at investigating a sustainable process to obtain extracts rich in bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications from fishing by-products, referring to all the fish that are caught but do not satisfy the market requirements for size or shape. The extraction parameters were determined using a 3-variables Box–Behnken Design (time, temperature and pressure). The 100 min, 400 bar and 40 °C process was selected and applied to five different fish species. In each extract vitamin D3 and 7-dehydrocholesterol were quantified using HPLC-DAD and the fatty acids profile was characterized in GC-MS. The waste products, especially those from sardine and anchovy, exhibited a noteworthy vitamin D3, 7-dehydrocholesterol, and omega-3 fatty acids composition. This research represents a further step in daily fishing waste reuse as a source of high-value extracts. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00217-025-05018-z |
| Citation Key | 13784 |
