Research group
Food Quality and Technology
Position
Researcher
Pedro is a PhD degree in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition. Along his research career, Pedro published 22 scientific articles, 3 book chapters and 1 bulletin, 26 poster communications, 16 oral communications, supervised 10 BSc students and 1 MSc and was guest editor of 1 Special Issue. Currently, he is a Researcher at LAQV-REQUIMTE Aveiro, studying carbohydrates for sugar reduction in foods. Among of his outputs it is highlighted, under the project “cLabel+” project - POCI-01-0247-FEDER-046080, the development of a fructooligosaccharides and inulin sweetener alternative . In the context of this research Pedro promoted innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives awarded by Ecotrophelia Portugal, Ecotrophelia Europa and the Amélia de Mello Foundation.
Representative Publications
Chemical composition and in vivo/in silico anti-inflammatory activity of an antioxidant, non-toxic essential oil from Thymus algeriensis Boiss & Reut
10.1016/j.sajb.2023.03.050
Utilization of Yacon Damaged Roots as a Source of FOS-Enriched Sweet-Tasting Syrup
10.3390/app14020894
