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Abstract
Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) is an important industrial crop that produces large quantities of the dietary fiber inulin in its roots. Following inulin extraction, the bagasse is typically used as animal feed, but it contains numerous bioactive secondary metabolites with potential applications in healthcare and cosmetic products. Here we assessed the antimicrobial properties of chicory biomass pre-treated with various enzymes alone and in combination to release the bioactive compounds and increase their bioavailability. We found that pre-treatment significantly increased the antimicrobial activity of this industrial by-product, yielding an extract that inhibited typical skin pathogens in a cosmetic formula challenge test. We also evaluated the valorization of chicory biomass as a bioactive cosmetic ingredient. Economic feasibility was estimated by combining our experimental results with a conceptual techno-economic analysis. Our results suggest that chicory biomass can be utilized for the sustainable production of efficacious cosmetic ingredients.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 152 |
Pages (from-to) | 152 |
Journal | AMB Express |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Dec 2022 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Antimicrobial activity
- By-product
- Chicory
- Enzyme treatment
- Techno-economic analysis
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CHIC: Chicory as a multipurpose crop for dietary fibre and medicinal terpenes
Häkkinen, S. (Manager), Oksman-Caldentey, K.-M. (Participant), Nohynek, L. (Participant) & Hyytiäinen-Pabst, T. (Participant)
1/01/18 → 30/06/22
Project: EU project