The present research aimed to add value to coffee silverskin by looking for new innovative applications.
Formulation of novel beverages based on coffee silverskin for body fat reduction and body weight control
was proposed. Conditions for beverage preparation were optimised. Data on chemical composition and
sensorial quality of the new drink were acquired. Health benefits were evaluated in vitro and in vivo
employing as animal model Caenorhabditis elegans. An antioxidant beverage containing physiological
active concentrations of caffeine and chlorogenic acid for prevention body fat accumulation and possessing
acceptable sensorial properties was obtained. Our findings support that the use of coffee silverskin for
obtaining bioactive extract is an innovative way for revalorisation of coffee by-product.
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