Investigación
Publicaciones
- CASTRO, D. PIAGENTINI, A. and PIROVANI M.E. (2023). Quality attributes of Pitanga (Eugenia uniflora L.) during postharvest storage as affected by ripening stage and storage temperature. Journal of Berry Research. 13 (2). 1-15.
- SPONTON, O., PEREZ, A., BOSCH, M., OSELLA, C., CUFFIA, F., FENOGLIO, C., PIAGENTINI, A., SANTIAGO, L. (2023). Squalene encapsulation by emulsification and freeze-drying process. Effects on bread fortification. Journal of Food Science.
- Villamil-Galindo E, Gastélum-Estrada A, Chuck-Hernandez C, Antunes-Ricardo M, Reza-Zaldivar EE, Piagentini A, Jacobo-Velázquez DA. (2023). Kinetic Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction as a Sustainable Approach for the Recovery of Phenolics Accumulated through UVA Treatment in Strawberry By-Products. Foods. 12(16):2989.
- FAICÁN, M. A., PIAGENTINI, A., PIROVANI, M.E.. 2022. Vacuum impregnation of fresh-cut apples with osmotic solutions containing honey. Rev. Fac. Nac. Agron. Medellín 75(3): 10089-10100. ISSN 0304-2847 / e-ISSN 2248-7026. .
- MENDEZ-GALARRAGA, M., VAN DE VELDE, F, PIAGENTINI, A.; PIROVANI, M. (2022) Kinetic modeling of the changes in bioactive compounds and quality attributes of fresh-cut strawberries stored in controlled atmospheres with high oxygen alone or with carbon dioxide Postharvest Biology and Technology 190, 111947.
- VILLAMIL-GALINDO, E., ANTUNES, R., PPIAGENTINI, A.M., JACOBO VELAZQUEZ D.A. (2022). Adding value to strawberry agro-industrial by-products through UVA-induced biofortification of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds. Frontiers in Nutrition. ISSN=2296-861X.
- VAN DE VELDE, F.; VIGNATTI, C.; MENDEZ GALARRAGA, P.; GOMILA, M.; FENOGLIO, C.; DONDA ZDINDEN, M.; PIROVANI, M. (2022) Intestinal and colonic bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds from fruit smoothies as affected by thermal processing and storage conditions. Food Research International 155, 111086.
- VILLAMIL-GALINDO E., PIAGENTINI A.M. 2022. Sequential ultrasound-assisted extraction of pectin and phenolic compounds for the valorisation of `Granny Smith´ apple peel. Food Bioscience, 49, 101958. Parte del número especial SI: Fruit waste to health: Extraction, analysis, and bio-active properties with their application in food and nutrition, editado por Carlos Cespedes y Nile Shivraj Hariram.
- CORTEZ, JUAN D.; FAICÁN, MARÍA A.; PIROVANI, MARÍA E.; PIAGENTINI, ANDREA M.Improving fresh-cut apple quality and healthy potential-related attributes through mild vacuum impregnation process. J. of Food Processing and Preservation.
- FRISÓN, L. N.; RIVAS, M. ZL; CHIERICATTI, C. A.; PIAGENTINI A. M. 2021. Efecto de la radiación UV-C sobre la calidad y la flora fúngica contaminante natural de arándanos (Vaccinium corymbosum L. variedad O´Neal). Revista Del Laboratorio Tecnológico del Uruguay, INNOTEC No. 22 (e575). ISSN 1688-6593.
- GONZÁLEZ-GONZÁLEZ, G.; FAICÁN, M.; PIAGENTINI, A.; PIROVANI, M. (2021) Impregnación por vacío suave con miel en naranjas mínimamente procesadas. Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnología Postcosecha, vol. 22, núm. 2, 2021. Asociación Iberoamericana de Tecnología Postcosecha, S.C., México.
- LOYEAU PA, SPOTTI MJ, VINDEROLA G, CARRARA, CR. (2021). Encapsulation of potential probiotic and canola oil through emulsification and ionotropic gelation, using protein/polysaccharides Maillard conjugates as emulsifiers. LWT 150, 111980.
- REYES, M.S.; VIGNATTI, CH.; PIROVANI, M.E. (2021) Relación entre la frecuencia de consumo de frutas y hortalizas y la elección de la carrera en universitarios argentinos. Revista RBBA – Revista Binacional Brasil Argentina: diálogo entre as ciencias, vol 10, N1, 440-454. DOI: ISSN 2316-1205. On-line. ISSN: 2316-1205
- RODRÍGUEZ-ARZUAGA M., SALSI M.S., PIAGENTINI A.M. (2021). Storage quality of fresh cut apples treated with yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis). Journal of Food Science and Technology. 58 (1), 186–196.
- VILLAMIL-GALINDO, ESTEBAN; VAN DE VELDE, FRANCO; PIAGENTINI, ANDREA M. 2021. Strawberry agro-industrial by-products as a source of bioactive compounds: Effect of cultivar on the phenolic profile and antioxidant capacity. Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 8, 61 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40643-021-00416-z.
- CASTRO, D; ROZYCKI, V.; CORTEZ LATORRE, J.D.; ALESSO C.A.; EXNER, E.D.L; PIAGENTINI, A.M.; PIROVANI, M.E. (2020) Variation of Eugenia uniflora L. fruit quality attributes in the south of the Argentine Gran Chaco. Forests Trees and Livelihoods. Vol 29 (2) 130-142. ISSN 1471-8028
- VAN DE VELDE, F; MENDEZ GALARRAGA, P. ; PIROVANI, M. (2020) Effect of enriched O2 and CO2 atmospheres on the overall quality and the bioactive potential of fresh blackberries. Postharvest Biology and Tecnology vol 164. ISSN 0925-5214
- VILLAMIL-GALINDO, ESTEBAN; VAN DE VELDE, FRANCO; PIAGENTINI, ANDREA M. 2020. Extracts from strawberry by-products rich in phenolic compounds reduce the activity of apple polyphenol oxidase. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 133, 110097, ISSN 0023-6438
- ZACARÍAS MF, REINHEIMER JA, VINDEROLA G, KULOZIK U, AMBROS S. 2020. Effects of conventional and nonconventional drying on the stability of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis INL1. Int J Dairy Technol 73(3): 625-33.
- ZAVADIAV, S.; BLAZIC, M.; VAN DE VELDE, F.; VIGNATTI, C.; FENOGLIO, C.; PIAGENTINI, A.M.; PIROVANI, M.E.; PEROTTI, M.C..; KOVACEVIC, D.B.; PUTNIK, P. (2020) Sous-Vide as a Technique for Preparing Healthy and High-Quality Vegetable and Seafood Products. Foods. 9 (11), 1537; ISSN 2304-8158
- FIORAMONTI SA, STEPANIC EM, TIBALDO AM, PAVÓN YL, SANTIAGO LG. (2019). Spray dried flaxseed oil powdered microcapsules obtained using milk whey proteins-alginate double layer emulsions. Food Research International 119, 931-940.
- RODRÍGUEZ-ARZUAGA, M.; RÍOS, G.; PIAGENTINI, A. M. 2019. Mild heat treatments before minimal processing reduce browning susceptibility and increase total phenolic content of low-chill apple cultivars. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation; 43:e14209.
- RIVAS, M. Z.; PIAGENTINI, A. M.; FRISÓN, L. N. 2019. Flora fúngica contaminante natural de arándanos (Vaccinium corymbosum L. O´Neal) frescos y tratados térmicamente. FAVE – Ciencias Agrarias 18 (2), 7-18. ISSN 2346-9129.
- SPOTTI MJ, LOYEAU PA, MARANGÓN A, NOIR H, RUBIOLO AC, CARRARA CR. (2019). Influence of Maillard reaction extent on acid induced gels of whey proteins and dextrans. Food Hydrocolloids, 91, 224-231.
- VAN DE VELDE, F, MÉNDEZ-GALARRAGA, MP, GRACE, M.H.; FENOGLIO, C.; LILA, M.A.; PIROVANI, M.E., (2019) Changes of high oxygen and high carbon dioxide atmospheres on the general quality and the polyphenolic profile of strawberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology 148 (2019) 49–57.
- VAN DE VELDE, F.; ESPOSITO, D, OVERALL, J; MENDEZ GALLARRAGA, P.; GRACE, M.H.; PIROVANI, M.E., LILA, M.A. (2019) Changes in the bioactive properties of strawberries caused by the storage in oxygen and carbon dioxide-enriched atmospheres. Food Science & Nutrition .
- ZACARÍAS MF, BINETTI A, BOCKELMANN W, REINHEIMER JA, HELLER KJ, VINDEROLA G. 2019. Safety, functional properties and technological performance in whey-based media of probiotic candidates from human breast milk. Int Microbiol 22(2): 265-77.
- BECK S, BERNER AM, BIGNELL G, BOND M, CALLANAN MJ, CHERVOVA O, CONDE L, CORPAS M, ECKER S, ELLIOT HR, FIORAMONTI SA, FLANAGAN AM, GAENTZCH R, y col. (2018). PGP-UK: a research and citizen science hybrid project in support of personalized medicine. BMC Medical Genomics, 11:108.
- CASTEL V., RUBIOLO A., CARRARA C. (2018). Brea gum as wall material in the microencapsulation of corn oil by spray drying: Effect of inulin addition. Food Research International, 103:76–83.
- CASTEL V, RUBIOLO AC, CARRARA CR. (2018). Brea gum as wall material in the microencapsulation of corn oil by spray drying: Effect of inulin addition. Food Research International 103, 76-83.
- CORTEZ, JUAN D.; FAICÁN, MARÍA A.; PIROVANI, MARÍA E.; PIAGENTINI, ANDREA M. (2018) Determinación de polifenoles en frutas con vitamina c incorporada: metodología para mejorar la especificidad del ensayo de Folin-Ciocalteu. Revista Iberoamericana De Tecnología Postcosecha, Vol. 19, Núm. 2.
- FAICÁN, M.A; CORTEZ, J.D.; PIAGENTINI, A.M.; PIROVANI, M. E. (2018) Impregnación por vacío: Impacto de las variables tecnológicas para la obtención de manzanas mínimamente procesadas. Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnología Postcosecha, vol. 19, núm. 2. Asociación Iberoamericana de Tecnología Postcosecha, S.C., México
- LOYEAU PA, SPOTTI MJ, VANDEN BRABER NL, ROSSI YE, MONTENEGRO MA, VINDEROLA G, CARRARA CR. (2018). Microencapsulation of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis INL1 using whey proteins and dextrans conjugates as wall materials. Food Hydrocolloids, 85, 129-135.
- MARTINELLI, M., HICK, E., WALZ, F., DRAGO, S. (2018). Effects of cereal bar containing polydextrose on subjective feelings of appetite and energy intake in overweight adults over 15 d. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. Published Online: 18 Jan 2018
- MÉNDEZ-GALARRAGA, MP, SALSI, MS, PIAGENTINI, AM, PIROVANI, ME (2018) Spray washing disinfection with peracetic acid in the processing of fresh-cut strawberries: an alternative for dipping techniques. International Journal of Fruit Science
- RODRÍGUEZ-ARZUAGA, M.; PIAGENTINI, A. M. (2018). “New antioxidant treatment with yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) infusion for fresh-cut apples: modeling, optimization and acceptability”. Food Science and Technology International 24 (3) 223-231(ISSN: 1082-0132, Online ISSN: 1532-1738). DOI 10.1177/1082013217744424.
- VAN DE VELDE, F.; ESPOSITO, D, GRACE, M.H.; PIROVANI, M.E., LILA, M.A. (2018) «Anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties of polyphenolic extracts from strawberry and blackberry fruits» Food Research International 121:453-462.ISSN 0963-9969
- VAN DE VELDE, F.; FENOGLIO, C.; PIAGENTINI, A. ; MARÍA E. PIROVANI, ME (2018). Modeling the Impact of the Type of Cutting and Storage Temperature on the Bioactive Compound Content, Phenylpropanoid Metabolism Enzymes and Quality Attributes of Fresh-Cut Strawberries. Food Bioprocess Technology (on line)
- VAN DE VELDE, F, PIROVANI, ME DRAGO, SR (2018) Bioaccessibility analysis of anthocyanins and ellagitannins from blackberry at simulated gastrointestinal and colonic levels. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 72, 22–31
- CASTEL V., RUBIOLO A., CARRARA C.R., (2017). Droplet size distribution, rheological behavior and stability of corn oil emulsions stabilized by a novel hydrocolloid (Brea gum) compared with gum Arabic. Food Hydrocolloids, 63:170-177.
- CECCHINI J.P., SPOTTI M.J., PIAGENTINI A.M., MILT V., CARRARA C.R. (2017). Development of Edible Films Obtained from Sub-Micron Emulsions Based on Whey Protein Concentrate, Oil/Beeswax and Brea Gum. Food Science and Technology International. 1, 1-11.
- CIAN RE, BACHETTA C, CAZENAVE J, DRAGO SR. (2017)- Optimization of extrusion process using a single screw extruder for producing fish feeds based in vegetable meals. Evaluation of feed obtained in optimal conditions using a Piaractus mesopotamicus juvenile model. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 234: 54-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2017.09.004
- RE CIAN, E LLOPART, ME LÓPEZ-OLIVA, AR WEISSTAUB, Á ZULETA, SR DRAGO (2017). Low level of red seaweed Pyropia columbina added to extruded maize products promote colonic and systemic antioxidant environment in growing Wistar rats.. Journal of Applied Phycology. DOI 10.1007/s10811-017-1259-3
- ERBEN, M., OSELLA, C.A. (2017). Optimization of mold wheat bread fortified with soy flour, pea flour and whey protein concentrate. Food Science and Technology International. 23(5): 457 – 468.
- FIORAMONTI, S. A.; RUBIOLO, A. C.; SANTIAGO, L. G. (2017). Characterisation of freeze-dried flaxseed oil microcapsules obtained by multilayer emulsions. Powder Technology, 319, 238-244.
- GALÁN, MG, LLOPART EE, DRAGO SR (2017). Losses of nutrients and anti-nutrients in red and white sorghum cultivars after decorticating in optimized conditions. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 24:1-8. ISSN: 0963-7486. DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2017.1353956.
- HELBLING IM, BUSATTO CA, FIORAMONTI SA, SANTIAGO LG, ESTENOZ DA, LUNA JA. (2017). Preparation of TPP-crosslinked chitosan microparticles by spray drying for the controlled release of progesterone. Pharmaceutical Research 35 (3), 66.
- LLOPART EE, CIAN RE, LÓPEZ-OLIVA MUÑOZ ME, ZULETA Á, WEISSTAUB A, AND DRAGO SR (2017). Systemic and colonic effects of extruded whole grain sorghum consumption.. British J of Nutrition, 118(8): 589-597. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114517002513
- MARTINELLI, M., WALZ, F., GOÑI, E., PASSUTTI, G., OSELLA, C.,DRAGO, S. (2017). Effects of puddings containing whey protein and polydextrose on subjective feelings of appetite and short-term energy intake in healthy adults. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 6: 733-741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09637486.2017.1283394
- PIAGENTINI, A.M.; PIROVANI, M.E. (2017) Total Phenolics Content, Antioxidant Capacity, Physicochemical Attributes, and Browning Susceptibility of Different Apple Cultivars for Minimal Processing, International Journal of Fruit Science, 17:1, 102-116, ISBN 1553-8362 (Print), 1553-8621 (Online) DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2016.1262304
- SBODIO, O.A.; MARTÍNEZ, E.D.A.; TERCERO, E.J.; DIDIER, M.J.J.; REVELLI, G.R. (2017) Desarrollo de un dispositivo para monitoreo en la línea del proceso de coagulación de la leche. Revista de Investigaciones Agropecuarias 43 : 313-327
- SPOTTI, M.J., CAMPANELLA, O.H. (2017). Functional modifications by physical treatments of dietary fibers used in food formulations. Current Opinion in Food Science, 15, pp. 70-78.
- SPOTTI, M.J., TARHAN, Ö., SCHAFFTER, S., CORVALAN, C., CAMPANELLA, O.H. (2017). Whey protein gelation induced by enzymatic hydrolysis and heat treatment: Comparison of creep and recovery behavior. Food Hydrocolloids, 63, pp. 696-704.
- VAN DE VELDE, F.; FENOGLIO, C.; PIAGENTINI, A. ; PIROVANI, ME (2017). Modeling the Impact of the Type of Cutting and Storage Temperature on the Bioactive Compound Content, Phenylpropanoid Metabolism Enzymes and Quality Attributes of Fresh-Cut Strawberries. Food Bioprocess Technology (on line) DOI 10.1007/s11947-017-1996
Formación de recursos humanos
Bqca. María Sara SALSI. MCTA.
Tesis: “Actividad antagonista de lactobacilos autóctonos potencialmente probióticos frente a bacterias causantes de ETA en manzanas mínimamente procesadas”. 2022.
Directora: A. M. Piagentini. Co-directora: M. F. Zacarías.
Ing. María Auxiliadora FAICAN. DCTA.
Tesis: “Tratamientos suaves de impregnación por vacío para mejorar el aporte de compuestos bioactivos y la calidad sensorial de manzanas y frutillas listas para consumo”. 2022.
Directora: M. E. Pirovani. Co-directora: A. M. Piagentini.
Ing. Mariana RODRÍGUEZ ARZUAGA. MCTA.
Tesis: “Aplicación de tratamientos térmicos suaves y antioxidantes de origen natural ricos en polifenoles a manzanas frescas cortadas”. 2015.
Directora: Mg. Andrea M. Piagentini.
Ing. Juan Diego CORTEZ LATORRE. MCTA.
Tesis: “Estudio del efecto de las variables de proceso en la impregnación por vacío sobre los atributos de calidad de manzanas frescas cortadas”. 2020.
Directora: Mg. Andrea M. Piagentini. Co-directora: Mag. María Elida Pirovani.
Ing. Johan Esteban VILLAMIL GALINDO. MCTA.
Tesis: “Extracción de polifenoles a partir del residuo agroindustrial de frutilla (Fragaria x ananassa)”. 2021.
Directora: Mg. Andrea M. Piagentini. Co-director: Franco Van de Velde.
Ing. Gladys GONZÁLEZ GONZÁLEZ. DCTA.
Tesis: “Impregnación al vacío suave con miel como estrategia para mejorar la calidad de mandarinas y naranjas mínimamente procesadas”. 2022.
Directora: Mag. María Elida Pirovani. Co-directora: Mag. Andrea M. Piagentini.
Ing. María Auxiliadora FAICÁN. MCTA.
Tesis: “Evaluación de la factibilidad de la impregnación por vacío suave en la elaboración de frutillas y manzanas frescas cortadas”. 2022.
Directora: Mag. María Elida Pirovani. Co-directora: Mag. Andrea M. Piagentini.
Msc. Virginia CASTEL. Doctorado en Química (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Estudio de las características fisicoquímicas, reológicas y microencapsulantes de goma brea. Evaluación de distintos tratamientos como herramientas para mejorar sus propiedades”.
Director: Dr. Carlos R. Carrara. Co-directora: Dra. Amelia Rubiolo.
Lic. Melina ERBEN. Doctorado en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Harinas enriquecidas en proteínas: Efecto del procesamiento tecnológico sobre la calidad nutricional de productos panificados”.
Director: Ing. Hugo D. Sánchez. Co-director: Mag. Carlos A. Osella.
Bioq. María Celia VACCARI.
Tesis: “Desinfección de frutillas y zarzamoras frescas por nebulización con ácido peracético”. (2015).
Directora: Mag. María Elida Pirovani. Co-directora: Mag. Andrea M. Piagentini.
Lic. Antonela GARZÓN. Doctorado en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Evaluación de la aptitud de diferentes cultivares de sorgo para la obtención de harinas de granos malteados. Optimización del proceso y estudio de las potenciales aplicaciones”.
Directora: S. R. Drago.
Lic. Facundo IRAZABAL. MCTA (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Efectos de las condiciones de extrusión sobre las propiedades físicas de productos extrudidos de granos enteros de arroz”. (2011 – en curso).
Director: R. González. Co-directora: Dra. Silvina R. Drago.
Bqca. Verónica LANCELLE. MCTA (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Estudio de tratamientos con sobrenadantes de cultivos de bacterias lácticas bacteriocinogénicas para el control de Salmonella y de la microflora de alteración en carcasas de pollo”. (2008 – en curso).
Director: Lic. S. Jiménez. Co-director: Dr. A. Simonetta.
Lic. Yanina P. MACIEL. MCTA (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Desarrollo de productos de baja humedad para consumidores celíacos”.
Director: Ing. Hugo D. Sánchez. Co-director: Mg. Carlos A. Osella.
Lic. Paula MÉNDEZ GALARRAGA. Doctorado en Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos.
Tesis: “Lavado, desinfección por aspersión y aplicación de atmósferas especiales en frutillas mínimamente procesadas”. (2014 – en curso).
Directora: Mag. María Elida Pirovani. Co-directora: Mag. Andrea M. Piagentini.
Bqca. Laura B. MODINI. Doctorado en Química (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Generación de hidrogeles a partir de polisacáridos”.
Director: Dr. Carlos R. Carrara. Co-directora: Mg. Liliana Santiago.
Lic. María Zoé RIVAS. MCTA (FIQ, UNL).
Tesis: “Tratamiento postcosecha por métodos combinados para el control de mohos en arándanos y su efecto sobre la calidad”. (2014).
Directora: Mg. Andrea M. Piagentini. Co-directora: Mg. Laura Frisón.

