Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) Oil Press-Cake Powder: Chemical Characterization and In Vitro Bioactivity for Sustainable Applications
Valeria Guarrasi, Barbara Prandi, Tullia Tedeschi, Benedetta Chiancone, Andrea Di Fazio, Raffaella Barbieri, Debora Baroni, Marilú Roxana Soto-Vásquez, Silvia Vilasi, Francesca Falco, Martina Cirlini, Daniel Paredes-López · 2025
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Valeria Guarrasi and co-authors analyze the leftover cake from pressing Sacha Inchi seeds for oil, in this 2025 paper. The Amazon oilseed is rich in healthy fats, and the solid residue is usually thrown away. The team measured the powder's fats, proteins, plant defense compounds, and antioxidant strength, then tested extracts on cells.
The cake held a high share of protein and of alpha-linolenic acid, a valued plant fat. It also carried bitter defense compounds that could limit food use but may fight germs. One extract slowed a pancreatic cancer cell line in the lab. The authors pitch the powder as a resource, not waste.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Valeria Guarrasi, Barbara Prandi, Tullia Tedeschi, Benedetta Chiancone, Andrea Di Fazio, Raffaella Barbieri, Debora Baroni, Marilú Roxana Soto-Vásquez, Silvia Vilasi, Francesca Falco, Martina Cirlini, Daniel Paredes-López |
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| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 35 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |