Protective Effect of Cocoa Bean Shell against Intestinal Damage: An Example of Byproduct Valorization

• Main Authors: Daniela Rossin (Author), Letricia Barbosa-Pereira (Author), Noemi Iaia (Author), Barbara Sottero (Author), Alice Costanza Danzero (Author), Giuseppe Poli (Author), Giuseppe Zeppa (Author), Fiorella Biasi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cocoa bean shell (CBS), a main byproduct of cocoa processing, represents a source of components such as polyphenols and methylxanthines, which have been associated with a reduced risk of several diseases. Therefore, CBS has potential application as a food ingredient. Intestinal mucosa is...