Objective The general objective of the project is searching for extracts and compounds deriving from under exploited plant species, i.e. date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) olive (Olean euro pea) and pomegranate (Punic granite), which are very abundant in the Mediterranean area. We also plan to search for extracts deriving from Citrus industry by-products (lemon, orange and grapefruit peel and seeds) that are also very profuse in our area. Both mean a cheap source for extracts and compounds with high commercial and health values. A full characterization of their biological activity in the laboratory to provide these extracts with their respective proofs of efficacy, quality, safety and toxicity will be performed. We are basically interested in the production of extracts rich in phenol compounds (flavorous, stableness and phenol acids) and terrenes, substances that have shown interesting antioxidant or antibacterial properties. Applications of natural extracts and compounds will be explored in different areas such as cosmetic, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors. Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator MONTELOEDER S.L. EU contribution No data Address Avenida del Pais Valenciano 37E 03201 ELX - ALICANTE Spain See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all PROVIDA PRODUTOS NATURAIS Portugal EU contribution No data Address Quinta Dos Linhais-Cortegaça 2715 PERO PINHEIRO See on map Total cost No data
