Teresa Maria dos Santos Pinto Integrated Member

CV Ciência Vitae

BIO

Name: Teresa Maria dos Santos Pinto

Aggregation: Integrated Member

Scopus author ID: 25629831700

Orcid ID: 0000-0002-4945-6741

Ciência Vitae: 3A1F-EAB2-7CC7

Email: tpinto@utad.pt

Phone: +351259345

Research Groups

Resiliency & valorisation of agrarian value chains

Publications

A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Tannins in Foods and Beverages: Functional Properties, Health Benefits, and Sensory Qualities

Cosme F., Aires A., Pinto T., Oliveira I., Vilela A., Gonçalves B., (2025) A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Tannins in Foods and Beverages: Functional Properties, Health Benefits, and Sensory Qualities Molecules 30 (800). ISSN: 14203049. doi: 10.3390/molecules30040800.

Current Biological Insights of Castanea sativa Mill. to Improve Crop Sustainability to Climate Change

Marques T., Ferreira-Pinto A., Fevereiro P., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2025) Current Biological Insights of Castanea sativa Mill. to Improve Crop Sustainability to Climate Change Plants 14 (335). ISSN: 22237747. doi: 10.3390/plants14030335.

From Volatile Profiling to Sensory Prediction: Recent Advances in Wine Aroma Modeling Using Chemometrics and Sensor Technologies

Cosme F., Vilela A., Oliveira I., Aires A., Pinto T., Gonçalves B., (2025) From Volatile Profiling to Sensory Prediction: Recent Advances in Wine Aroma Modeling Using Chemometrics and Sensor Technologies Chemosensors 13 (337). ISSN: 22279040. doi: 10.3390/chemosensors13090337.

Spectroscopic Techniques Application for Wine and Wine Byproduct Authentication

Pinto T., Cosme F., Correia E., Vilela A., (2025) Spectroscopic Techniques Application for Wine and Wine Byproduct Authentication Applied Sciences Switzerland 15 (4457). ISSN: 20763417. doi: 10.3390/app15084457.

Sustainability in Bio-Based Edible Films, Coatings, and Packaging for Small Fruits

Oliveira I., Pinto T., Afonso S., Karaś M., Szymanowska U., Gonçalves B., Vilela A., (2025) Sustainability in Bio-Based Edible Films, Coatings, and Packaging for Small Fruits Applied Sciences Switzerland 15 (1462). ISSN: 20763417. doi: 10.3390/app15031462.

Drivers of Environmental Sustainability in the Wine Industry: A Life Cycle Assessment Approach

Guerra M., Ferreira F., Oliveira A.A., Pinto T., Teixeira C.A., (2024) Drivers of Environmental Sustainability in the Wine Industry: A Life Cycle Assessment Approach Sustainability (Switzerland) 16 (5613). ISSN: 20711050. doi: 10.3390/su16135613.

From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients

Gonçalves B., Aires A., Oliveira I., Baltazar M., Cosme F., Afonso S., Pinto T., Anjos M.R., Inês A., Morais M.C., Vilela A., Silva A.P., (2024) From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients Nutrients 16 (3660). ISSN: 20726643. doi: 10.3390/nu16213660.

Impacts of Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies for Some Abiotic and Biotic Constraints Influencing Fruit Growth and Quality

Bacelar E., Pinto T., Anjos R., Morais M.C., Oliveira I., Vilela A., Cosme F., (2024) Impacts of Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies for Some Abiotic and Biotic Constraints Influencing Fruit Growth and Quality Plants 13 (1942). ISSN: 22237747. doi: 10.3390/plants13141942.

Predicting the behavior of chestnut cultivars grafted on ColUTAD under different edaphoclimatic conditions

Marques T., Ferreira-Pinto A., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2024) Predicting the behavior of chestnut cultivars grafted on ColUTAD under different edaphoclimatic conditions Acta Horticulturae 1 :49-57. ISSN: 24066168. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1400.6.

Composition of Nuts and Their Potential Health Benefits—An Overview

Gonçalves B., Pinto T., Aires A., Morais M.C., Bacelar E., Anjos R., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Oliveira I., Vilela A., Cosme F., (2023) Composition of Nuts and Their Potential Health Benefits—An Overview Foods 12 (942). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods12050942.

Edible Coatings and Films for Preparation of Grapevine By-Product Infusions and in Freshly Processed Products

Pinto T., Pinto A., Vilela A., (2023) Edible Coatings and Films for Preparation of Grapevine By-Product Infusions and in Freshly Processed Products Coatings 13 (1350). ISSN: 20796412. doi: 10.3390/coatings13081350.

Influence of the cooking system, chemical composition, and α-amylase activity on the sensory profile of chestnut cultivars - longal and judia - and their consequence on consumer's acceptability

Santos M.J., Pinto T., Mota J., Correia E., Vilela A., (2023) Influence of the cooking system, chemical composition, and α-amylase activity on the sensory profile of chestnut cultivars - longal and judia - and their consequence on consumer's acceptability International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science 34 (100799). ISSN: 18784518. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2023.100799.

The potential of SiK® fertilization in the resilience of chestnut plants to drought - a biochemical study

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., Anjos R., (2023) The potential of SiK® fertilization in the resilience of chestnut plants to drought - a biochemical study Frontiers in Plant Science 14 (1120226). ISSN: 1664462X. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1120226.

Chemical and Sensory Characteristics of Fruit Juice and Fruit Fermented Beverages and Their Consumer Acceptance

Pinto T., Vilela A., Cosme F., (2022) Chemical and Sensory Characteristics of Fruit Juice and Fruit Fermented Beverages and Their Consumer Acceptance Beverages 8 (33). ISSN: 23065710. doi: 10.3390/beverages8020033.

Red Fruits Composition and Their Health Benefits—A Review

Cosme F., Pinto T., Aires A., Morais M.C., Bacelar E., Anjos R., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Oliveira I., Vilela A., Gonçalves B., (2022) Red Fruits Composition and Their Health Benefits—A Review Foods 11 (644). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods11050644.

Sensory and Nutraceutical Properties of Infusions Prepared with Grape Pomace and Edible‐Coated Dried—Minced Grapes

Vilela A., Cruz I., Oliveira I., Pinto A., Pinto T., (2022) Sensory and Nutraceutical Properties of Infusions Prepared with Grape Pomace and Edible‐Coated Dried—Minced Grapes Coatings 12 (443). ISSN: 20796412. doi: 10.3390/coatings12040443.

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Nutritional and Phenolic Composition Interactions with Chestnut Flavor Physiology

Santos M.J., Pinto T., Vilela A., (2022) Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Nutritional and Phenolic Composition Interactions with Chestnut Flavor Physiology Foods 11 (4052). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods11244052.

Bioactive (Poly)phenols, volatile compounds from vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants

Pinto T., Aires A., Cosme F., Bacelar E., Morais M.C., Oliveira I., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Anjos R., Vilela A., Gonçalves B., (2021) Bioactive (Poly)phenols, volatile compounds from vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants Foods 10 (106). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods10010106.

Healthy drinks with lovely colors: Phenolic compounds as constituents of functional beverages

Pinto T., Vilela A., (2021) Healthy drinks with lovely colors: Phenolic compounds as constituents of functional beverages Beverages 7 (12) :1-21. ISSN: 23065710. doi: 10.3390/beverages7010012.

Overview of the recent innovations in vitis products

Pinto T., Vilela A., Cosme F., (2021) Overview of the recent innovations in vitis products Vitis Products: Composition, Health Benefits and Economic Valorization :131-178.

Stress Oxidative Evaluation on SiK®-Supplemented Castanea sativa Mill. Plants Growing Under High Temperature

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Anjos R., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2021) Stress Oxidative Evaluation on SiK®-Supplemented Castanea sativa Mill. Plants Growing Under High Temperature Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 21 :415-425. ISSN: 07189516. doi: 10.1007/s42729-020-00370-3.

Ecophysiological study of sik impact on castanea sativa mill. Tolerance to drought stress

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Anjos R., Lousada J., Marques T., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2020) Ecophysiological study of sik impact on castanea sativa mill. Tolerance to drought stress Photosynthetica 58 :1078-1089. ISSN: 15739058. doi: 10.32615/ps.2020.030.

Effect of agricultural practices, conventional vs organic, on the phytochemical composition of ‘Kweli’ and ‘Tulameen’ raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.)

Anjos R., Cosme F., Gonçalves A., Nunes F.M., Vilela A., Pinto T., (2020) Effect of agricultural practices, conventional vs organic, on the phytochemical composition of ‘Kweli’ and ‘Tulameen’ raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) Food Chemistry 328 (126833). ISSN: 18737072. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126833.

Effect of silicon fertilization on the tolerance of Castanea sativa Mill. seedlings against Cryphonectria parasitica Barr.

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Pinto T., Ferreira H., Martins L., Pereira C., Gomes-Laranjo J., Anjos R., (2020) Effect of silicon fertilization on the tolerance of Castanea sativa Mill. seedlings against Cryphonectria parasitica Barr. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 127 :197-210. ISSN: 18613837. doi: 10.1007/s41348-019-00283-z.

Stress Oxidative Evaluation on SiK®-Supplemented Castanea sativa Mill. Plants Growing Under High Temperature.

Carneiro-Carvalho, A.; Anjos, R.; Pinto, T.; Gomes-Laranjo, J. (2020) Stress Oxidative Evaluation on SiK®-Supplemented Castanea sativa Mill. Plants Growing Under High Temperature. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 21 :415–425. doi: doi: 10.1007/s42729-020-00370-3. (Impact factor, Quartile: 3.872, Q2).

The role of silicon fertilization in the synthesis of phenolic compounds on chestnut plants infected with P. cinnamomi and C. parasitica

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Aires A., Anjos R., Martins L., Pinto T., Peixoto F., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2020) The role of silicon fertilization in the synthesis of phenolic compounds on chestnut plants infected with P. cinnamomi and C. parasitica Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 127 :211-227. ISSN: 18613837. doi: 10.1007/s41348-019-00292-y.

Beverage and food fragrance biotechnology, novel applications, sensory and sensor techniques: An overview

Vilela A., Bacelar E., Pinto T., Anjos R., Correia E., Gonçalves B., Cosme F., (2019) Beverage and food fragrance biotechnology, novel applications, sensory and sensor techniques: An overview Foods 8 (foods8120643). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods8120643.

Ecophysiological study of the impact of sik^® fertilization on castanea sativa mill. Seedling tolerance to high temperature

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Anjos R., Aires A., Marques T., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2019) Ecophysiological study of the impact of sik^® fertilization on castanea sativa mill. Seedling tolerance to high temperature Photosynthetica 57 :1165-1175. ISSN: 15739058. doi: 10.32615/ps.2019.099.

Organic vs. Conventional Farming of Raspberries, Chemical and Sensory Characteristics – A Review.

Vilela, A., Pinto, T., Anjos, R., Cosme, F. (2019) Organic vs. Conventional Farming of Raspberries, Chemical and Sensory Characteristics – A Review. In: Prathamesh Gorawala, Srushti Mandhatri (Eds.), Agricultural Research Updates, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., USA. 27 :215-250. ISBN: 978-1-53615-916-5.

Productivity, chemical composition and sensory quality of “Martaínha” chestnut variety treated with Silicon

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Vilela A., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Marques T., Anjos R., Gomes-Laranjo J., Pinto T., (2019) Productivity, chemical composition and sensory quality of “Martaínha” chestnut variety treated with Silicon CYTA - Journal of Food 17 :316-323. ISSN: 19476345. doi: 10.1080/19476337.2019.1579757.

Influence of cultivar and of conventional and organic agricultural practices on phenolic and sensory profile of blackberries (Rubus fruticosus).

Pinto, Teresa; Vilela, Alice; Pinto, Andreia; Nunes, Fernando M.; Cosme, Fernanda; Anjos, Rosario (2018) Influence of cultivar and of conventional and organic agricultural practices on phenolic and sensory profile of blackberries (Rubus fruticosus). Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture 98 (12) :4616-4624. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8990 . (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.379, Q1).

Irrigation positively affects the chestnut's quality: The chemical composition, fruit size and sensory attributes.

Mota, Margarida; Pinto, Teresa; Vilela, Alice; Marques, Tiago; Borges, Antonio; Caco, Joao; Ferreira-Cardoso, Jorge; Raimundo, Fernando; Gomes-Laranjo, Jose (2018) Irrigation positively affects the chestnut's quality: The chemical composition, fruit size and sensory attributes. Scientia Horticulturae 238 :177-186. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2018.04.047. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.76, Q1).

Relating plant and soil water content to encourage smart watering in chestnut trees.

Mota, Margarida; Marques, Tiago; Pinto, Teresa; Raimundo, Fernando; Borges, Antonio; Caco, Joao; Gomes-Laranjo, Jose (2018) Relating plant and soil water content to encourage smart watering in chestnut trees. Agricultural Water Management 203 :30-36. doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2018.02.002. (Impact factor, Quartile: 3.182, Q1).

Projects

LIFE FAGESOS - Phytophthora-induced decline of fagaceae ecosystems in Southern Europe exacerbated by climate change: preserving ecosystem services through improved integrated pest management

Running

UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / José Laranjo
Start date / 2022/09 Funding / European Commission - LIFE project Grants Reference / GA n. 101074466

Teresa Maria dos Santos Pinto Integrated Member

BIO

Research Groups

Publications

A Comprehensive Review of Bioactive Tannins in Foods and Beverages: Functional Properties, Health Benefits, and Sensory Qualities

Current Biological Insights of Castanea sativa Mill. to Improve Crop Sustainability to Climate Change

From Volatile Profiling to Sensory Prediction: Recent Advances in Wine Aroma Modeling Using Chemometrics and Sensor Technologies

Spectroscopic Techniques Application for Wine and Wine Byproduct Authentication

Sustainability in Bio-Based Edible Films, Coatings, and Packaging for Small Fruits

Drivers of Environmental Sustainability in the Wine Industry: A Life Cycle Assessment Approach

From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients

Impacts of Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies for Some Abiotic and Biotic Constraints Influencing Fruit Growth and Quality

Predicting the behavior of chestnut cultivars grafted on ColUTAD under different edaphoclimatic conditions

Composition of Nuts and Their Potential Health Benefits—An Overview

Edible Coatings and Films for Preparation of Grapevine By-Product Infusions and in Freshly Processed Products

Influence of the cooking system, chemical composition, and α-amylase activity on the sensory profile of chestnut cultivars - longal and judia - and their consequence on consumer's acceptability

The potential of SiK® fertilization in the resilience of chestnut plants to drought - a biochemical study

Chemical and Sensory Characteristics of Fruit Juice and Fruit Fermented Beverages and Their Consumer Acceptance

Red Fruits Composition and Their Health Benefits—A Review

Sensory and Nutraceutical Properties of Infusions Prepared with Grape Pomace and Edible‐Coated Dried—Minced Grapes

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Nutritional and Phenolic Composition Interactions with Chestnut Flavor Physiology

Bioactive (Poly)phenols, volatile compounds from vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants

Healthy drinks with lovely colors: Phenolic compounds as constituents of functional beverages

Overview of the recent innovations in vitis products

Stress Oxidative Evaluation on SiK®-Supplemented Castanea sativa Mill. Plants Growing Under High Temperature

Ecophysiological study of sik impact on castanea sativa mill. Tolerance to drought stress

Effect of agricultural practices, conventional vs organic, on the phytochemical composition of ‘Kweli’ and ‘Tulameen’ raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.)

Effect of silicon fertilization on the tolerance of Castanea sativa Mill. seedlings against Cryphonectria parasitica Barr.

Stress Oxidative Evaluation on SiK®-Supplemented Castanea sativa Mill. Plants Growing Under High Temperature.

The role of silicon fertilization in the synthesis of phenolic compounds on chestnut plants infected with P. cinnamomi and C. parasitica

Beverage and food fragrance biotechnology, novel applications, sensory and sensor techniques: An overview

Ecophysiological study of the impact of sik® fertilization on castanea sativa mill. Seedling tolerance to high temperature

Organic vs. Conventional Farming of Raspberries, Chemical and Sensory Characteristics – A Review.

Productivity, chemical composition and sensory quality of “Martaínha” chestnut variety treated with Silicon

Influence of cultivar and of conventional and organic agricultural practices on phenolic and sensory profile of blackberries (Rubus fruticosus).

Irrigation positively affects the chestnut's quality: The chemical composition, fruit size and sensory attributes.

Relating plant and soil water content to encourage smart watering in chestnut trees.

Projects

LIFE FAGESOS - Phytophthora-induced decline of fagaceae ecosystems in Southern Europe exacerbated by climate change: preserving ecosystem services through improved integrated pest management

Vine & Wine PT - Driving Sustainable Growth Through Smart Innovation

GREENValue - Valorisation of Resource Generation in Natural Space

BreedMartaínha - Improvement and multiplication of plant material of the Martaínha chestnut variety

TranCastNut - Contribution to the development of the chestnut value chain in the municipality of Trancoso

FlowerCAST- Characterization of genetic and and environmental determinants involved in reproductive development of Castanea sativa

GO ClimCast - The new challenges for the chestnut orchads in the context of climate change

TranCast

Aguiar CIV - Cooperation protocol between UTAD, City Hall of Aguiar da Beira, the Union of Parishes of Aguiar da Beira and Coruche, and ARVOFRITI-Árvore de Frutas Lda., for the Installation of the Living Interpretation Center of Castanheiro and Chestnut Aguiar da Beira

ErgoCast

INNOFOOD - INNOVation in the FOOD sector through the valorization of food and agro-food by-products

Desenvolvimento do Processo de Produção de "Marron Glacé" Tradicional e Light a partir da Castanha Nacional

Com(s)Ciência Ambiental.

Biobase escolar

AlertCast- Estudo de Implementação de uma Rede de Avisos para promoção da qualidade da castanha

Caracterização Dendrométrica e Fotossintética de Árvores Notáveis do Parque da Fundação de Serralves

RefCast - Reforço da Cultura de Castanheiro em Portugal

Contributo para a difusão do conhecimento das cultivares autóctones de castanheiro

Selecção clonal em castanheiro

VALCAST II - Valorização da castanha Portuguesa e optimização do seu processamento

Na Rota da Castanha em Trás-os-Montes

Ecophysiological study of the impact of sik^® fertilization on castanea sativa mill. Seedling tolerance to high temperature