Sprelive is a functional spreadable vegetable cream whose formulation is a mixture of olive oil and an olive-derived functional ingredient (OFI) obtained from olive pomace. The product results from two processing stages: i) OFI production, and ii) formulation of the vegetable cream Sprelive. OFI is a natural extract obtained after the separation of the water from two-phases olive pomace using an eco-friendly and chemical-free procedure (patent granted) with a high content of water-soluble phenolic compounds such as hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, and others. The food matrix is an emulsion constituted by a lipid basis and an aqueous phase and stabilized by technological improvement agents. The final product (Sprelive) has an olive oil content of more than 70% that is functionalized with the OFI.
The production of olive oil is steadily rising. During its processing, a variety of by-products are generated, emerging olive pomace as a very promising matrix that can be valorized to obtain bioactive compounds, namely hydroxytyrosol. The combination of olive oil and the OFI, obtained by this technology, can lead to a more complete and functional product due to their bioactive compound's synergistic effect.
Sprelive presents health benefits related to the antioxidant compounds from the olive pomace extract. The daily consumption of 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and derivatives could protect low-density lipoprotein particles from oxidative damage. In addition, the vegetable cream has more than 70% of olive oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), whose beneficial effect on cardiovascular disease risk is well known. Sprelive has a natural and sustainable origin and a high nutritional value. This product is distinct from others available on the market by its functionality related to the hydroxytyrosol content, high amount of MUFA and it’s a lactose-free product.
Olive oil producers or manufacturers of functional foods, vegetable spreadable creams and margarines, plant-based products and sauces oil-based producers.
