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  • The exact mechanisms by which palmitate and oleate regulate oxidative stress and drug resistance markers in steatotic HepG2 cells are not fully understood.

    Palmitate and oleate differentially regulate oxidative stress and drug resistance markers in steatotic HepG2 cells · 2026 · DOI

  • While qRT-PCR reliably captured transcriptional responses, protein-level validation (e.g., Western blot) in future studies would further substantiate the functional relevance of the observed NRF2 and MRP1 changes.

    Palmitate and oleate differentially regulate oxidative stress and drug resistance markers in steatotic HepG2 cells · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of comprehensive analysis of the fatty acid profiles and total phenolics of olive cultivars from Central Albania. The need to preserve and promote autochthonous olive cultivars for biodiversity conservation and geographical indication labeling.

    Comparative Analysis of Fatty Acid Profiles and Total Phenolic Content in Olive Cultivars from Central Albania · 2026 · DOI

  • First, the selective bleaching performance of Al-MCM-41 was evaluated only in rapeseed oil under the present experimental conditions, and its applicability to other vegetable oils with different pigment compositions, FFA levels, peroxide contents, and micronutrient profiles remains to be further verified.

    Bleaching Performance and Mechanism of Al-MCM-41 Tuned by Si/Al in Rapeseed Oil · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is in the assessment of the anti-acid activity of Olea europaea.

    Phytochemical analysis and gastroprotective potential of Olea europaea L. leaf extracts: In vitro study · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of studies on blending walnut oil with other vegetable oils to improve its fatty acid composition.

    Physicochemical Properties, Bioactive Components and Volatile Compounds of Dietary Fatty Acid Balanced Blend Oil · 2026 · DOI

  • While foliar nutrition is acknowledged as a viable approach to boost reproductive performance in olive trees, there is limited research exploring the combined use of NPK and calcium boron nano fertilizers (NPK-NF and CaB-NF) during the ‘off-year’ season to concurrently enhance flowering, fruit set, oil composition, and reduce the severity of alternate bearing.

    Foliar application of nano-NPK and calcium-boron during the ‘off-year’ season enhances yield, improves oil quality, and mitigates biennial bearing in ‘Picual’ olive cultivar · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the antimicrobial activity of olive oil against a wide range of pathogens. The study aims to contribute to the development of new antimicrobial therapies.

    Investigating The Inhibitory Effects of Olive Oil on Staphylococcus Aureus and Candida Albicans Growth: A Comparative Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a strategy based on the use of technologies for the treatment of agro-industrial resources. The lack of a circular economy approach in the olive oil industry. The potential for reducing resource losses and transport-related emissions.

    Fractionation of Olive Mill By-Products and Effluents for Circular Biorefineries · 2026 · DOI

  • The effects of harvesting times on essential oil yield and composition in Iranian dill ecotypes are not well understood. The key volatile compounds responsible for variability among ecotypes and harvesting times are not identified.

    Mapping metabolic modules to chemotypic variation in Iranian Anethum graveolens L. ecotypes under harvest times · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of precise methods for evaluating the efficacy of EO antioxidants.

    KINETIC DETERMINATION OF INHIBITION RATE CONSTANTS FOR NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS IN LEMON ESSENTIAL AND BLACK SEED OILS USING A MODEL OXIDATION ASSAY · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the effects of drying temperature and time on phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and sensory quality of indigenous spices in Nigeria. The optimal drying conditions for these spices are not well understood.

    Optimization of Drying Temperature and Time for Enhancing Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Sensory Properties of Selected Indigenous Spices in Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • The potential of oleaster seed flour as a naturally gluten-free component in edible coatings remains largely unexplored. There is a need to develop functional edible coatings that can enhance the oxidative stability of fried seafood systems.

    Valorization of oleaster seed by-products as functional edible coatings: Impact on oxidation kinetics modeling of frying oil and quality attributes of fried mussels · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies are required to support the application of FTIR spectroscopy in halal authentication and quality control. The study suggests the need for a larger sample size and more complex cosmetic formulations to be analyzed. The study suggests the need for confirmatory analytical methods to be used in conjunction with FTIR spectroscopy.

    Detection of Porcine Fat in Olive Oil Based Facial Mask Formulations Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for reliable analytical methods for differentiating halal and non-halal ingredients in complex cosmetic matrices. The study addresses the gap in the existing research by evaluating the applicability of FTIR spectroscopy combined with PCA for differentiating lipid profiles in olive oil-based facial mask formulations.

    Detection of Porcine Fat in Olive Oil Based Facial Mask Formulations Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the survival of probiotic microorganisms in olive oil and their effects on oil quality. The use of S. boulardii in olive oil could provide a new approach for the production of probiotic products.

    Viability of the Probiotic Microorganism Saccharomyces boulardii in Olive Oil and Its Effects on Oil Quality · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies could investigate the potential of two-spotted cricket oil for other cosmetic applications. Further studies could evaluate the oil's stability and shelf life. Further studies could investigate the oil's potential for other industrial applications.

    Fatty Acid Profiling and Antioxidant Potential of Two-Spotted Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) Oil as a Sustainable Multifunctional Cosmetic Emollient · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the potential of insect-derived components for high-value bioactive applications. There is a lack of research on the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of two-spotted cricket oil.

    Fatty Acid Profiling and Antioxidant Potential of Two-Spotted Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) Oil as a Sustainable Multifunctional Cosmetic Emollient · 2026 · DOI

  • The historical lack of standardised phenotyping protocols. Genotype-by-environment interaction distortions. The need for a consensus-based methodological framework.

    A methodological framework for the standardised evaluation of olive genetic resources: GEN4OLIVE harmonized protocols. · 2026 · DOI

  • A fully integrated purification train, from membrane pre-concentration through resin enrichment to final crystallization, has not yet been tested at the pilot scale. The composition of OP varies widely with cultivar, maturity, irrigation history, and milling technology, which makes it difficult to achieve consistent process performance.

    Recovery of Hydroxytyrosol from Olive Pomace: Extraction, Purification, Bioactivity, and Bioavailability · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a systematic approach to solvent selection. The need to balance yield performance with safety and environmental impact. The high energy demand and environmental impacts associated with current extraction methods.

    Systematic solvent screening and selection for papaya seeds oil (PSO) extraction · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a robust and environmentally friendly extraction method for papaya seed oil. The need for a systematic approach to solvent selection that considers key criteria such as Hansen solubility parameters, physical properties, and safety, health, and environment aspects.

    Systematic solvent screening and selection for papaya seeds oil (PSO) extraction · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigate the effects of spices on other types of meat and processing methods. Examine the effects of spices on flavor and aroma of thermally processed meat products. Study the mechanisms by which spices inhibit ALEs formation.

    Four Spices Differentially Modulate Roasted Beef Patty Quality and Fluorescent ALEs Formation via Carbonyl Precursors · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies on the sensory attributes and stability of olive oils from these cultivars. Investigations into the effects of agronomic conditions and extraction technologies on the fatty acid profiles and total phenolics of these cultivars.

    Comparative Analysis of Fatty Acid Profiles and Total Phenolic Content in Olive Cultivars from Central Albania · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the effects of flavoring plants on olive oil - There is a lack of research on the production and effects of flavored olive…

    Innovative Production of Flavored Olive Oils: Physicochemical Profiling and Assessment of Anti-Inflammatory and Wound-Healing Potential · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The exact mechanisms by which palmitate and oleate regulate oxidative stress and drug resistance markers in steatotic HepG2 cells are not fully understood (“Palmitate and oleate differentially regulate oxidative stress and drug…”, 2026); (2) The lack of comprehensive analysis of the fatty acid profiles and total phenolics of olive cultivars from Central Albania (“Comparative Analysis of Fatty Acid Profiles and Total Phenolic Content in Olive…”, 2026); (3) The lack of studies on blending walnut oil with other vegetable oils to improve its fatty acid composition (“Physicochemical Properties, Bioactive Components and Volatile Compounds of…”, 2026); (4) There is a need to investigate the antimicrobial activity of olive oil against a wide range of pathogens (“Investigating The Inhibitory Effects of Olive Oil on Staphylococcus Aureus and…”, 2026); (5) The lack of a circular economy approach in the olive oil industry (“Fractionation of Olive Mill By-Products and Effluents for Circular Biorefineries”, 2026). 99 gap statements have been mined from Edible Oils Quality and Analysis papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 752 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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