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This research was funded by Projects 23/1128 and IDI-20230961 funded by Technological Corporation of Andalusia and CDTI, MICIN, respectively.

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Bioactive Enrichment and Sustainable Processing of Vegetable Oils: New Frontiers in Agri-Food Technology

Publicated to:Foods. 14 (5): 769- - 2025-03-01 14(5), DOI: 10.3390/foods14050769

Authors: Montoro-Alonso, Sandra; Exposito-Almellon, Xavier; Martinez-Baena, Daniel; Martinez-Marti, Joana; Rueda-Robles, Ascension; Perez-Galvez, Raul; Quirantes-Pine, Rosa; Lozano-Sanchez, Jesus

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Abstract

Vegetable oils are highly valued for their nutritional and functional properties, driving scientific interest in developing innovative technologies to enhance production processes. These advancements aim to improve yield, nutritional profiles and organoleptic and functional characteristics. Additionally, vegetable oils have been recognised for their ability to incorporate phenolics as bioactive compounds through stabilisation methods, further enhancing their health benefits. This study conducts a systematic review addressing two main objectives: (i) advanced technologies intended to enhance extraction efficiency while improving the overall quality of vegetable oils and (ii) stabilisation strategies developed to enrich and fortify edible vegetable oils with special focus on phenolic compounds. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology was applied to evaluate their applications in developing bioactive vegetable oil ingredients and foods. Extraction techniques were assessed based on efficiency in yield and their impact on nutritional, organoleptic and functional properties. Pulsed electric field technology emerged as the most promising approach, offering an optimal balance between oil yield and quality. Combining stirring or high-performance dispersion with ultrasound proved effective in forming stable emulsions for phenolic stabilisation. These strategies provide valuable insights for the agro-industrial sector to enhance production processes and develop healthier, bioactive vegetable oils.

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Advanced extraction technologiesBioactive compoundsEmulsioEmulsionEmulsionsMechanismsPhenolicsPolyphenolsPretreatmentsQualitStabilitySunflower seedsUltrasound-assisted extractionVegetable oilsVirgin olive oilWater

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Foods due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 38/173, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Food Science & Technology.

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From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-07:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 6 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as: