Valorization of Food Waste to Produce Value-Added Products Based on Its Bioactive Compounds
Deakin University · The University of Melbourne · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The rapid growth of the global population and changes in lifestyle have led to a significant increase in food waste from various industrial, agricultural, and household sources. Nearly one-third of the food produced annually is wasted, resulting in severe resource depletion. Food waste contains rich organic matter, which, if not managed properly, can pose a serious threat to the environment and human health, making the proper disposal of food waste an urgent global issue. However, various types of food waste, such as waste from fruit, vegetables, grains, and other food production and processing, contain important bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, dietary fiber, proteins, lipids, vitamins, organic…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 42.81
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 205
Authors
6- ZLZiyao Liu
Deakin University, The University of Melbourne, Agriculture and Food
- TSThaiza Serrano Pinheiro de Souza
The University of Melbourne, Agriculture and Food
- BJBrendan J. Holland
Deakin University
- FRFrank R. Dunshea
University of Leeds, The University of Melbourne, Agriculture and Food
- CJColin J. Barrow
Deakin University
Topics & keywords
- Food waste
- Value added
- Bioplastic
- Biodegradable waste
- Waste management
- Population
- Business
- Food processing