Margherita Stampini

Dr. Margherita Stampini

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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19 August 2025 in Food Bioscience
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VDVincenzo Disca
Vincenzo Disca
FCFrancesca Carrà
Francesca Carrà
MSMargherita Stampini
Margherita Stampini
MAMarco Arlorio
Marco Arlorio
MLMonica Locatelli
Monica Locatelli

1 January 2026 in Gels
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ACAlessandro Candiani
Alessandro Candiani
Giada DianaGiada Diana
Giada Diana
VDVincenzo Disca
Vincenzo Disca
Yassine JaouhariYassine Jaouhari
Yassine Jaouhari
MSMargherita Stampini
Margherita Stampini
MAMarco Arlorio
Marco Arlorio
Artemisia absinthium L. is a medicinal plant well known for the bitterness of its sesquiterpenoids. To mask its intense taste while preserving these active compounds, an ethanolic extract (AAE) was prepared, and two microencapsulation techniques (spray drying and ionotropic gelation) were investigated under different process conditions. The best-performing formulation was selected for larger-scale production and a characterisation of the microparticles (MPs) was carried out. MPs were then incorporated into baked products (biscuits), which were subsequently characterised for proximate composition, total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity (AA). Bitter compounds were quantified through HPLC-DAD. A panel test was conducted on 50 volunteers, which compiled a satisfactory questionnaire. Ionotropic gelation proved to be the most suitable technique for producing AAE alginate-based MPs for incorporation into biscuit dough, yielding a product with a desirable particle size and flowability. The biscuits still retained a significant amount of TPC and AA, indicating that microencapsulation is a suitable strategy. Data from the acceptance questionnaire revealed that biscuits containing MPs loaded with absinthin-rich extract were comparable to the control ones regarding overall acceptance. In conclusion, a promising product was developed that effectively masks the bitterness of appetite-modulating bioactive compounds, with significant health-promoting potential. However, further investigation into the biological effects (e.g., hormonal responses, feelings of hunger, etc.) of these baked products is required.