Abstract: The present invention relates to a phytocomplex or natural concentrate rich in polyphenolic compounds such as hydroxytyrosol and 3,4-DHPA-EDA, derived from the waters from the pressing of olives for oil and/or olive pomace as residues of the olive milling process, for use in the reduction/attenuation of the symptoms and/or side effects associated with/caused by diabetes and/or the pathological conditions associated therewith.

Abstract: A process for preparing lactose-free skimmed, partially skimmed and whole milk is proposed in which: (1) the milk is pasteurized and skimmed; (2) the skimmed milk is hydrolyzed enzymatically by a lactase; (3) the hydrolyzed skimmed milk is microfiltrated to obtain an ultrafiltration retentate (RMF) and a microfiltration permeate (PMF); (4) the PMF is ultrafiltrated and an ultrafiltration retentate (RUF) and an ultrafiltration permeate (PUF) are obtained, 5) the PUF is nanofiltrated and a first nanofiltration retentate (RNF1) and a first nanofiltration permeate (PNF1) are obtained, 6) the PNF1 is nanofiltrated to obtain a second nanofiltration retentate (RNF2) and a second nanofiltration permeate (PNF2), and 7) final step: lactose-free milk is obtained by mixing one or more of the fractions deriving from one or more of the previous steps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phytocomplex or natural concentrate rich in polyphenolic compounds such as hydroxytyrosol and 3,4-DHPA-EDA, derived from the waters from the pressing of olives for oil and/or olive pomace as residues of the olive milling process, for use in the reduction/attenuation of the symptoms and/or side effects associated with/caused by diabetes and/or the pathological conditions associated therewith.

Abstract: Process for preparing lactose-free skimmed, partially skimmed and whole milk, comprising the following steps: 1) pasteurization and skimming, 2) enzymatic hydrolysis of the skimmed milk by lactase enzyme, 3) microfiltration of the hydrolysed skimmed milk and obtainment of a microfiltration retentate (RMF) and of a microfiltration permeate (PMF), 4) PMF ultrafiltration and obtainment of an ultrafiltration retentate (RUF) and of an ultrafiltration permeate (PUF), 5) first PUF nanofiltration and obtainment of the first nanofiltration retentate (RNF 1) and of a first nanofiltration permeate (PNF 1), 6) second PNF 1 nanofiltration and obtainment of a second nanofiltration retentate (RNF2) and of a second nanofiltration permeate (PNF2), and 7) final step: obtainment of lactose-free milk by mixing one or more of the fractions deriving from one or more of the previous steps, which is characterized in that: (I) the first nanofiltration of step 5) is carried out with membranes having a molecular weight cut-off ranging

Abstract: Methods are provided for obtaining phytoextracts from vegetation waters and pomaces coming from olive milling. Such methods may be based on combining physical-chemical and enzymatic pre-treatment methods, membrane tangential filtration and vacuum evaporation. Such methods allow eco-sustainable and efficient extraction of the active ingredients involved. Compositions resulting from such methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods are provided for obtaining phytoextracts from vegetation waters and pomaces coming from olive milling. Such methods may be based on combining physical-chemical and enzymatic pre-treatment methods, membrane tangential filtration and vacuum evaporation. Such methods allow eco-sustainable and efficient extraction of the active ingredients involved. Compositions resulting from such methods are also provided.

Abstract: Process for fractioning and refining natural products obtainable from waste vegetal material and particularly from artichoke (Cynara scolymus) production or from other plants of the Cynara genus such as the cultivated or wild cardoon. The process is based on the use of membrane separation technologies envisaging a tangential microfiltration (MF) phase on the raw decoction, followed by tangential ultrafiltration (UF) on the previous MF permeate and reverse osmosis (RO) on the UF permeate, in order to obtain a retentate rich in concentrated active ingredients and a permeate consisting of ultrapure water that is recycled for the preparation of the decoction. The process enables obtaining purified extracts of high biological valence to be used in the pharmaceutical industry, in the nutraceutic sector, in the cosmetics industry and for innovative products in the food industry.