Abstract:
A process for the conversion of a feedstock containing one or more fatty acid triglycerides to a mixture containing one or more fatty acid alkyl esters and t-alkyl glycerols, including reacting the feedstock with a compound of formula (I): R—O—RI (I) wherein:RI is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl having 1-18 carbon atoms;R is H or a tertiary alkyl group, wherein the reaction takes place in the presence of an acid transesterification catalyst by irradiation with microwaves and/or ultrasound and/or radio waves.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns an extract from pomegranate (Punica granatum L), specifically obtained from one or more immature pomegranate fruits. This extract is obtained through an extraction process including steps a)-d) as described in the text and it may contain gallotannins, ellagitannins, ellagic acid derivatives and granatins. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compositions and food supplements comprising this extract fall within the scope of the present invention as well as their use in various fields, more specifically for the treatment of tumors.