EcoSmile

Abstract

EcoSmile is an innovative Portuguese product of quercitrin, an antioxidant extracted from kiwi branches residues with the objective of promoting circular economy. Since periodontal disease currently affects 20 to 50% of the world's population, there is a need for an efficient product to treat this condition. This antioxidant can be used as an active ingredient of this mouthwash as it has anti-inflammatory characteristics and repairs gingival tissues. The extraction and manufacturing processes were studied and scaled to an industrial level. The plant would be installed in Felgueiras, and a team of 14 workers was considered. An economic assessment was made, finding that an investment of €2,550,000 would be necessary. The project is economically viable and capable of generating a financial surplus.

Keywords

• chemical product design
• mouthwash
• kiwi residues
• quercitrin
• periodontal disease