Malbaratament alimentari

Deep Eutectic Solvents and Wall-Breaking Technique: A New Frontier in the Extraction of Oleuropein and Flavonoids from Olive Leaves with Superior Antioxidant and Antitumor Potential

03/03/2025 - The main objectives of this study were to develop an optimized green extraction process to obtain high contents of oleuropein and flavonoids from olive leaves. A deep eutectic solvent (DES) combined...

Cheese Whey Characterization for Co-Composting with Solid Organic Wastes and the Agronomic Value of the Compost Obtained

27/02/2025 - Cheese production generates a large amount of liquid waste called cheese whey (CW). The management of CW is not optimized in Ecuador since a large proportion of it is discharged into the soil or...

From Waste to Resource: Mineral and Biochemical Characterization of Hemp By-Products in the Fiber and Seed Supply Chain

25/02/2025 - Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a versatile and sustainable multipurpose plant for agroecology services and a zero-waste circular economy. While the focus has traditionally been on primary...

Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from the Biomass of Aromatic Plants After Distillation Using NADES: A Sustainable Alternative Extraction Method

28/02/2025 - The extraction processes for medicinal plants, particularly the distillation of aromatic plants, generate significant quantities of by-products, consisting of fibrous biomass and hydrosols. These...

Utilization of Solid Waste as Building Materials (USB): Review of Chinese Policies

20/02/2025 - The utilization of solid waste as building materials (USB) represents a three-win solution that simultaneously deals with the security of solid waste, environmental pollution, and scarcity of raw...

Carbon-Negative Organic Beef Production: Upcycling Food Processing By-Products and Food Leftovers

14/02/2025 - A substantial amount of food processing by-products and food leftovers are managed as waste, while conventional beef production in Japan relies heavily on imported concentrate feed, leading to...

Evolution of Bioeconomy Models and Computational Process Simulation in the Avocado Industry: A Bibliometric Analysis (2004&ndash;2023)

14/02/2025 - This study analyzes, quantifies, and maps, from a bibliometric perspective, scientific production, bioeconomy and computational simulations regarding avocado use in the timeframe of...

Increasing the Nutritional Value of Camelina Meal via Trametes versicolor Solid-State Fermentation with Various Co-Substrates

04/02/2025 - Upcycling low-cost agricultural by-products into valuable and sustainable alternative feeding materials could secure human food-supply chains with a low carbon footprint. This study explored...

Nutrients and Nutraceuticals from Vitis vinifera L. Pomace: Biological Activities, Valorization, and Potential Applications

05/02/2025 - Grape pomace, also known as wine pomace, is a by-product of winemaking that has traditionally been discarded. However, recent studies have highlighted its rich nutritional and bioactive potential,...

Identification of Phenolics and Structural Compounds of Different Agro-Industrial By-Products

30/01/2025 - This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the composition of onion peels, tomato peels, and pistachio green hulls, with a focus on their structural and bioactive compounds. Onion peels,...

Enhancing Nutritional and Functional Properties of Broccoli Leaves Through Selenium Biofortification: Potential for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioactive Compound Valorization

31/01/2025 - Selenium (Se) biofortification is a promising agronomic strategy to enhance the dietary intake of this essential micronutrient while simultaneously adding value to agricultural by-products like...

Effluent from Winery Waste Biorefinery: A Strategic Input for Biomass Generation with Different Objectives to Add Value in Arid Regions

30/01/2025 - Agro-industrial activities generate significant amounts of organic waste and a variety of effluents thus posing environmental challenges. Viticulture in Argentina, which covered 204,847 ha in 2023,...

Integrated System of Microalgae Photobioreactor and Wine Fermenter: Growth Kinetics for Sustainable CO2 Biocapture

28/01/2025 - Microalgae possess the remarkable ability to autotrophically grow, utilizing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) for photosynthesis, thereby converting solar energy into chemical energy and releasing...

Spent Coffee Grounds as a Source of Chlorogenic Acid

30/01/2025 - Spent coffee grounds generated from the brewing of coffee cherries are rich in chlorogenic acids that are associated, to a certain extent, with a delay in the development of various chronic diseases...

A Comprehensive Analysis of Non-Thermal Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Citrus Peel Waste Through a One-Factor-at-a-Time Approach

01/02/2025 - Food waste presents a critical environmental and economic challenge across Europe. In the Mediterranean region, the agricultural industry generates considerable quantities of citrus fruits, leading...

A Promising Niche: Current State of Knowledge on the Agroecological Contribution of Alternative Livestock Farming Practices

22/01/2025 - Agroecology is increasingly used to study the evolution of farms and food systems, in which livestock plays a significant part. While large-scale specialized livestock farms are sometimes criticized...

Organic Sea Buckthorn or Rosehip Juices on the Physicochemical, Rheological, and Microbial Properties of Organic Goat or Cow Fermented Whey Beverages

25/01/2025 - This study was focused on the production of fermented whey beverages (goat&mdash;sweet or sour whey, and cow&mdash;sweet or sour whey) enriched with organic fruit juices: sea...

Infrared Laser-Assisted Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Rosa canina L.

24/01/2025 - The extraction of bio-compounds from medicinal plants provides opportunities for using the plant extract for health benefits. Rosa canina L. is considered a &ldquo;natural...

Green Extraction of Carotenoids from Pumpkin By-Products Using Natural Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents: Preliminary Insights

25/01/2025 - Natural hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (NaHDESs), composed of natural components like menthol, fatty acids, and organic acids, are sustainable alternatives to conventional solvents for extracting...