Irene Maria Zingale

Ciclo: XXXIX

Data inizio: 01/08/2023

Curriculum: Biotecnologie agro-alimentari

Borsa: PNRR DM 117/2023–Inv. 3.3. Borsa di studio cofinanziata da Istituto Regionale del Vino e dell’Olio della Regione Siciliana (IRVOS)

Titolo tesi: Microbial resources as a natural solution for the valorisation of olive oil by-products trough enhancement of bioactive molecules within the concept of bioeconomy.

Abstract:  This project aims to provide a proposal for the reuse and valorisation of olive oil industry by-products, such as olive mill wastewater (OMWW) and pate-cake, as organic resources rich in bioactive phenolic compounds that can be fermented using single or multi-strain microbial resources and can be used in the formulation of a functional beverage or food ingredient to be added to fruit juices, in a circular economy context. At the same time, the research project aims to add value to a traditional food product, such as Sicilian table olives, by improving fermentation using selected starters and by adding a probiotic strain to the finished product.

Tutor: C. Caggia

Data Conseguimento Titolo: in corso

Linkedin: https://it.linkedin.com/in/irene-zingale-26738b192?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

Email: irene.zingale@phd.unict.it

Periodi all'estero- Sede e data: Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH), Institute of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Department of Food Development and Food Quality, Hannover, Germany. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Tuba Esatbeyoglu. Dal 08/07/2024 al 31/10/2024.

Esperienze post-Dottorato ed attuale occupazione: in corso