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Manuela Pintado
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Biology and Biochemistry
Portugal
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
86
Citations
25904
World Ranking
2974
National Ranking
10

Manuela Pintado publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Manuela Pintado sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 566 publications — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Manuela Pintado D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Manuela Pintado sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 86 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Biology and Biochemistry in Portugal Leader Award

Overview

Manuela Pintado is affiliated with the Catholic University of Portugal. Their research spans multiple fields including Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Medicine, and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Within these domains, the focus extends to subfields such as Food Science, Molecular Biology, Plant Science, Biochemistry, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

The scientist has contributed to various topics relevant to the food and biological sciences sectors. These topics include:

  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
  • Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Insect Utilization and Effects
  • Meat and Animal Product Quality

Several recent papers provide insight into their research interests and outputs. These include:

  • Management of Fruit Industrial By-Products-A Case Study on Circular Economy Approach (2020) published in Molecules
  • The progress of essential oils as potential therapeutic agents: a review (2020) published in Journal of Essential Oil Research
  • Bioactive peptides derived from marine sources: Biological and functional properties (2021) published in Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Valorisation of food agro-industrial by-products: From the past to the present and perspectives (2021) published in Journal of Environmental Management
  • Natural Bioactive Compounds from Food Waste: Toxicity and Safety Concerns (2021) published in Foods

In addition to journal articles, Manuela Pintado has authored books such as "Food Byproducts Management and Their Utilization," published by Apple Academic Press eBooks in 2023.

Frequent collaborators in their work include:

  • Débora A. Campos
  • Ezequiel R. Coscueta
  • Sara Silva
  • Manuela Machado
  • Ana Raquel Madureira

The primary venues where their research appears consist of:

  • Foods
  • Molecules
  • Applied Sciences
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Food Research International

Best Publications

  • A Review on Antimicrobial Activity of Mushroom (Basidiomycetes) Extracts and Isolated Compounds

    Maria José Alves;Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira;Joana Dias;Vânia Teixeira

  • Effect of whey protein purity and glycerol content upon physical properties of edible films manufactured therefrom

    Óscar L. Ramos;Isabel Reinas;Sara I. Silva;João C. Fernandes

  • Antimicrobial activity of phenolic compounds identified in wild mushrooms, SAR analysis and docking studies

    M. J. Alves;M. J. Alves;I.C.F.R. Ferreira;H.J.C. Froufe;R.M.V. Abreu

  • Atomic force microscopy study of the antibacterial effects of chitosans on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

    Peter Eaton;João C. Fernandes;João C. Fernandes;Eulália Pereira;Manuela E. Pintado

  • Antimicrobial effects of chitosans and chitooligosaccharides, upon Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, in food model systems.

    João C. Fernandes;Freni K. Tavaria;José C. Soares;Óscar S. Ramos

  • Valorisation of natural extracts from marine source focused on marine by-products: A review

    Vincenza Ferraro;Isabel B. Cruz;Ruben Ferreira Jorge;F. Xavier Malcata

  • Agro-Food Byproducts as a New Source of Natural Food Additives

    Margarida Faustino;Mariana Veiga;Pedro Sousa;Eduardo M Costa

  • Anthocyanin extraction from plant tissues: A review

    S. Silva;E. M. Costa;C. Calhau;Rui M. S. C. Morais

  • Protective effect of whey cheese matrix on probiotic strains exposed to simulated gastrointestinal conditions

    A. Raquel Madureira;Manuela Amorim;Ana M. Gomes;Manuela E. Pintado

  • Infusions of Portuguese medicinal plants: Dependence of final antioxidant capacity and phenol content on extraction features.

    Maria S Gião;Maria L González-Sanjosé;Maria D Rivero-Pérez;Cláudia I Pereira

  • Edible Films and Coatings from Whey Proteins: A Review on Formulation, and on Mechanical and Bioactive Properties

    Óscar L. Ramos;João C. Fernandes;Sara I. Silva;Manuela E. Pintado

  • Blueberry anthocyanins in health promotion: A metabolic overview

    Sónia Norberto;Sara Silva;Manuela Meireles;Ana Faria

  • Assessment of polyphenolic profile and antibacterial activity of pomegranate peel (Punica granatum) flour obtained from co-product of juice extraction

    Beatriz Gullon;Manuela E. Pintado;José A. Pérez-Álvarez;Manuel Viuda-Martos

  • Comparison of spray drying, freeze drying and convective hot air drying for the production of a probiotic orange powder

    J. Barbosa;S. Borges;M. Amorim;M. J. Pereira

  • Antimicrobial activity of pomegranate peel extracts performed by high pressure and enzymatic assisted extraction

    Elisabete M.C. Alexandre;Elisabete M.C. Alexandre;Elisabete M.C. Alexandre;Sara Silva;Sónia A.O. Santos;Armando J.D. Silvestre

  • Evaluation of Phenolic Profiles and Antioxidant Activities of Turkish Medicinal Plants: Tiliaargentea, Crataegi Folium Leaves and Polygonum bistorta Roots

    S. Demiray;M. E. Pintado;P. M. L. Castro

  • High value-added compounds from fruit and vegetable by-products - Characterization, bioactivities, and application in the development of novel food products.

    João P Trigo;João P Trigo;Elisabete M C Alexandre;Elisabete M C Alexandre;Jorge A Saraiva;Manuela E Pintado

  • Chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial, antifungal and antioxidant properties of essential oils obtained from some herbs widely used in Portugal

    Jorge M. Alves-Silva;Sandra M. Dias dos Santos;Manuela E. Pintado;José A. Pérez-Álvarez

  • Review: Technology, Chemistry and Microbiology of Whey Cheeses

    M. E. Pintado;A. C. Macedo;F. X. Malcata

  • The progress of essential oils as potential therapeutic agents: a review

    Sara Baptista-Silva;Sandra Borges;Oscar L. Ramos;Manuela Pintado

Frequent Co-Authors

F. Xavier Malcata
F. Xavier Malcata University of Porto
Paula M. L. Castro
Paula M. L. Castro Catholic University of Portugal
Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira
Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Tim Hogg
Tim Hogg Catholic University of Portugal
Paula Teixeira
Paula Teixeira Catholic University of Portugal
Luisa M.P. Valente
Luisa M.P. Valente University of Porto
Robert C. Pullar
Robert C. Pullar Ca Foscari University of Venice
Marta W. Vasconcelos
Marta W. Vasconcelos Catholic University of Portugal
Gerry Jager
Gerry Jager Wageningen University & Research
António A. Vicente
António A. Vicente University of Minho

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