Periodic Reporting for period 2 - Olive-Net (Bioactive compounds from Olea europaea: investigation and application in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry)

The olive tree is a critical agricultural element for the EU, especially for the countries of the Mediterranean region. Olive oil and fruit contain hydrophilic (phenolic acids and alcohols, flavonoids and secoiridoids) and lipophilic compounds that are known to possess...