Processing, Characterization and Valorization of Agri-Food and Its By-Products
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 January 2025 | Viewed by 94
Special Issue Editors
Interests: extraction and characterization studies of bioactive compounds derived from by-products; with an emphasis on their health-promoting properties
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Interests: technological systems for the sustainable valorization of food by-products; the design and analysis of food formulations, and strategies geared toward food innovation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The agri-food sector increasingly recognizes the importance of sustainable practices and waste reduction in response to global environmental challenges and resource limitations. The perspective on agri-food by-products has significantly shifted, viewing them not as waste, but as valuable resources with untapped potential.
These by-products are rich in natural, cost-effective biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and vitamins. Efficiently utilizing agri-food waste and by-products can significantly reduce environmental impact and play a crucial role in various industries, including food processing, agriculture, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This approach aligns with sustainability principles and the circular economy, promoting cutting-edge solutions.
This Special Issue of Foods investigates the potential of bioactive compounds, highlighting pioneering technological advances that enhance agri-food management and innovation, with a particular emphasis on by-product valorization.
Dr. Sandra F. Borges
Dr. Sara Baptista da Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable practices
- agri-food by-products
- biomolecule recovery
- green extraction techniques
- circular economy
- technological innovations
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