
Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes and By-Products
Recent Trends, Innovations and Sustainability Challenges
- 1st Edition - August 25, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Rajeev Bhat
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 0 4 4 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 2 6 0 - 5
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The book focuses its coverage on bioactive recovery, health benefits, biofuel production and environment issues, as well as recent technological developments surrounding state of the art of food waste management and innovation. The book also presents tools for value chain analysis and explores future sustainability challenges. In addition, the book offers theoretical and experimental information used to investigate different aspects of the valorization of agri-food wastes and by-products.
Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes and By-Products: Recent Trends, Innovations and Sustainability Challenges will be a great resource for food researchers, including those working in food loss or waste, agricultural processing, and engineering, food scientists, technologists, agricultural engineers, and students and professionals working on sustainable food production and effective management of food loss, wastes and by-products.
- Covers recent trends, innovations, and sustainability challenges related to food wastes and by-products valorization
- Explores various recovery processes, the functionality of targeted bioactive compounds, and green processing technologies
- Presents emerging technologies for the valorization of agri-food wastes and by-products
- Highlights potential industrial applications of food wastes and by-products to support circular economy concepts
Food researchers, including those working in food loss or waste, agricultural processing, and engineering, food scientists, technologists, agricultural engineers, and students and professionals working on sustainable food production and effective management of food loss, wastes and by-products
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Sustainability challenges in the valorization of agri-food wastes and by-products
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Wastes and by-products—global scenario
- 1.3 Food industrial wastes and by-products
- 1.4 Food industry wastes and renewable energy production
- 1.5 Composting of agri-food wastes
- 1.6 Bioactive compounds and bioactivity
- 1.7 Wastes and by-products as food and livestock feed
- 1.8 Bioplastics and green composites
- 1.9 Sustainable green processing technologies
- 1.10 Regulatory issues
- 1.11 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Further Reading
- Chapter 2. Valorization of industrial by-products and waste from tropical fruits for the recovery of bioactive compounds, recent advances, and future perspectives
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Isolation and extraction methods of bioactive compounds from tropical fruit by-products and wastes
- 2.3 Fermentation to obtain bioactive compounds from tropical fruits
- 2.4 Possible uses of by-products and wastes in the food industry
- 2.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 3. Bioactive compounds of fruit by-products as potential prebiotics
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 World crop production: focus on the fruit scenario
- 3.3 Fruit by-products as functional compounds and their relationship with gut microbiota
- 3.4 Dietary fibers and phenolics in fruit by-products as bioactive compounds
- 3.5 Effect of fruit by-products on growth of beneficial microorganisms and their folate production
- 3.6 Fruit by-products and gut microbiota: phenolic metabolites and short-chain fatty acids
- 3.7 Potential biological effects of bioactive compounds from fruit by-products: antioxidant and antiinflammatory approaches
- 3.8 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 4. Valorization of fruit and vegetable waste for bioactive pigments: extraction and utilization
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Anthocyanins
- 4.3 Betalains
- 4.4 Carotenoids
- 4.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 5. Valuable bioactives from vegetable wastes
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Valorization of vegetable wastes and byproducts
- 5.3 Extraction of phytobioactives
- 5.4 Sustainability through preservation of vegetable waste and byproducts
- 5.5 Potential applications of vegetable wastes and vegetable byproducts
- 5.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 6. Fruit byproducts as alternative ingredients for bakery products
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Fruit industry
- 6.3 Functional foods
- 6.4 Bakery products
- 6.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 7. Fruit and vegetable by-products: novel ingredients for a sustainable society
- Abstract
- Graphical abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Bioactive molecules from fruit and vegetable by-products
- 7.3 Sustained valorization of fruits and vegetable by-products
- 7.4 Innovative drying techniques and extraction methods for fruit and vegetable by-products
- 7.5 Innovations and sustainable food ingredients
- 7.6 Strategic road map for sustainable utilization of by-products
- 7.7 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 8. Current trends on the valorization of waste fractions for the recovery of alkaloids and polyphenols: case study of guarana
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Guarana (Paullinia cupana)
- 8.3 Emerging processing strategies to recover alkaloids and polyphenols
- 8.4 Current trends and perspectives: biorefinery approach applied for the integral use of guarana
- 8.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- 8.6 Conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 9. Coffee waste: a source of valuable technologies for sustainable development
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Coffee beans: chemical composition and structure
- 9.3 Coffee production and generated waste
- 9.4 Strategies used to valorize coffee waste
- 9.5 Bioproducts for food and pharmaceutical industry applications from coffee waste
- 9.6 Bioenergy production from coffee waste
- 9.7 Materials from coffee waste
- 9.8 Agricultural applications
- 9.9 Miscellaneous
- 9.10 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 10. Valorization of coffee wastes for effective recovery of value-added bio-based products: an aim to enhance the sustainability and productivity of the coffee industry
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Valorization of coffee wastes
- 10.3 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 11. Valorization of tea waste for multifaceted applications: a step toward green and sustainable development
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Biomass sources
- 11.3 Biomass valorization
- 11.4 Tea waste biomass: source, properties, and constituents
- 11.5 Value-added products from tea waste
- 11.6 Multifaceted applications of valorized waste tea products
- 11.7 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 12. Various conversion techniques for the recovery of value-added products from tea waste
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Process integration for setting up a waste biorefinery
- 12.3 Tea waste and its worldwide availability
- 12.4 Physicochemical properties of tea waste
- 12.5 Biofuel and bioenergy production
- 12.6 Solid fuel
- 12.7 Tea waste-based biorefinery and production of value-added product
- 12.8 Rules/regulations concerning the safety of valorization of tea wastes
- 12.9 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 13. Cocoa: Beyond chocolate, a promising material for potential value-added products
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Chemical composition of the cocoa pod
- 13.3 Cocoa process and its by-products and waste
- 13.4 Valorization of cocoa by-products and waste
- 13.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 14. Nuts by-products: the Latin American contribution
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Impact of nut by-products
- 14.3 Nutritional and functional nut by-products
- 14.4 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 15. Valorization of seeds of the genera Cucumis, Citrullus, and Cucurbita
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Cucurbitaceae family
- 15.3 Seed composition
- 15.4 Bioactive compounds
- 15.5 Valorization of seeds
- 15.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 16. Valorization of grape seeds
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Characterization and content of grape seeds
- 16.3 Extraction of phenolic compounds
- 16.4 Extraction of oil
- 16.5 Use as a biosorbent
- 16.6 Application of seed extracts in foods
- 16.7 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 17. Seed wastes and byproducts: reformulation of meat products
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Seeds and byproducts as fat replacers in meat products
- 17.3 Bioactive compounds from seeds for use in meat products
- 17.4 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 18. Recent advances and emerging trends in the utilization of dairy by-products/wastes
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Dairy industrial wastes
- 18.3 Environmental impacts
- 18.4 Advanced biotechnological approaches in utilizing dairy wastes
- 18.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 19. Whey: generation, recovery, and use of a relevant by-product
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Cheese manufacture
- 19.3 Characteristics of whey
- 19.4 Main destinations of whey
- 19.5 Whey recovery and purification
- 19.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 20. Valorization of dairy by-products for functional and nutritional applications: recent trends toward the milk fat globule membrane
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Milk composition
- 20.3 Main by-products of the dairy industry: whey, skimmed milk, and buttermilk
- 20.4 New trends toward the valorization of buttermilk: specific interests in the milk fat globule membrane
- 20.5 Wastewaters from processing, cleaning, and sanitary processes
- 20.6 Conclusions and future outlook
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 21. Sustainable utilization of gelatin from animal-based agri–food waste for the food industry and pharmacology
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Socioeconomic and environmental impact of agri–food waste
- 21.3 Valorization of agri–food waste
- 21.4 Gelatin: a value-added product from animal-derived waste
- 21.5 Usage of animal-originated gelatin in the food industry
- 21.6 Usage of animal-originated gelatin in pharmacology
- 21.7 Challenges to animal-derived gelatin in the food and pharmacology industries
- 21.8 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 22. New food strategies to generate sustainable beef
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Influence of the feed composition on the quality of beef
- 22.3 Case study
- 22.4 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 23. Valorization of wastes and by-products from the meat industry
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Value-added food ingredients
- 23.3 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 24. Biowaste eggshells as efficient electrodes for energy storage
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Valorization of biowaste chicken eggshells
- 24.3 Applications
- 24.4 Eggshells as efficient electrodes for energy storage
- 24.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 25. Recovery and application of bioactive proteins from poultry by-products
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Generation and disposal of chicken industry waste
- 25.3 Nutritional value of poultry by-products
- 25.4 Bioactive proteins from poultry by-products: potential applications
- 25.5 Techniques for obtaining bioactive proteins from by-products of the chicken industry: recent trends
- 25.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 26. Valorization of seafood processing by-products
- Abstract
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 The position of by-products in global fisheries and seafood industry
- 26.3 Recovery of seafood by-products
- 26.4 Valorization of seafood by-products
- 26.5 Improvements in the management of seafood by-products
- 26.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 27. Utilization of seafood-processing by-products for the development of value-added food products
- Abstract
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Seafood-processing by-products definition and statistics
- 27.3 Fundamental components of seafood-processing by-products
- 27.4 Conclusion, opportunities, and future trends
- References
- Chapter 28. Valorization of seafood industry waste for gelatin production: facts and gaps
- Abstract
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 Amounts of seafood waste
- 28.3 Valorization strategies for seafood waste
- 28.4 The importance of aquatic gelatin for academia and industry
- 28.5 Mind the gaps: fish gelatin from waste
- 28.6 Possible solutions
- 28.7 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 29. Effective valorization of aquaculture by-products: bioactive peptides and their application in aquafeed
- Abstract
- 29.1 Introduction
- 29.2 Fish protein hydrolysates and peptides
- 29.3 Sources of aquaculture by-products
- 29.4 Handling and processing of seafood by-products for production of protein hydrolysates and peptides
- 29.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 30. Sustainability of agri-food supply chains through innovative waste management models
- Abstract
- 30.1 Introduction
- 30.2 Food wastage as a hurdle for global security
- 30.3 Global food loss scenario
- 30.4 Food waste management through valorization: global efforts
- 30.5 The case of an emerging economy: food loss and reduction strategies in India
- 30.6 Possible interventions and the way forward for food waste valorization
- 30.7 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 31. Food waste generation and management: household sector
- Abstract
- 31.1 Introduction
- 31.2 Food waste overview
- 31.3 Food waste policy
- 31.4 Food waste management
- 31.5 Food waste management incentives
- 31.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 32. Sustainable valorization of food-processing industry by-products: challenges and opportunities to obtain bioactive compounds
- Abstract
- 32.1 Introduction
- 32.2 Food processing and waste production
- 32.3 Bioactives in food waste: chemical classes and activities
- 32.4 Challenges in extraction: searching for green and sustainable separation of natural products from waste
- 32.5 Are green extraction techniques cost-effective processes?
- 32.6 Opportunities for new valuable compounds
- 32.7 New business and marketing concepts for recovered bioactives
- 32.8 Nanocellulose for packaging—biomaterials production
- 32.9 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 33. Revitalization of wastewater from the edible oil industry
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 33.1 Introduction
- 33.2 Sources of wastewater
- 33.3 Techniques for treatment of wastewater
- 33.4 Physiochemical treatments
- 33.5 Potential end products from wastewater treatments
- 33.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 34. Valorization of cotton wastes for agricultural and industrial applications: present status and future prospects
- Abstract
- 34.1 Introduction
- 34.2 Cotton wastes and the need for their valorization
- 34.3 Composition of cotton plants
- 34.4 Classification of cotton wastes
- 34.5 A conceptual model to utilize on-farm cotton wastes
- 34.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 35. Advanced techniques for recovery of active compounds from food by-products
- Abstract
- 35.1 Introduction
- 35.2 Conventional extraction techniques for food waste valorization
- 35.3 Nonconventional extraction techniques for food waste valorization
- 35.4 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 36. Application of combined extraction and microextraction techniques for food waste
- Abstract
- 36.1 Introduction
- 36.2 Microextraction techniques
- 36.3 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 37. Superabsorbent materials from industrial food and agricultural wastes and by-products
- Abstract
- 37.1 Introduction
- 37.2 Natural superabsorbent materials
- 37.3 Biodegradability of superabsorbent materials
- 37.4 Strategies to improve superabsorbent properties in protein-based SAB
- 37.5 Benefits of natural-based superabsorbent materials
- 37.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 38. Natural deep eutectic solvents for sustainable extraction of pigments and antioxidants from agri-processing waste
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 38.1 Introduction
- 38.2 Natural deep eutectic solvents
- 38.3 Natural pigments from agri-processing waste
- 38.4 Other antioxidant compounds from agri-processing waste
- 38.5 Toxicity of NADES
- 38.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 39. Thermochemical and biochemical treatment strategies for resource recovery from agri-food industry wastes
- Abstract
- 39.1 Introduction
- 39.2 An overview on agri-food industry waste
- 39.3 Thermochemical conversion of agri-food industry waste
- 39.4 Biochemical conversion of agri-food industry wastes
- 39.5 Challenges and opportunities
- 39.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 40. Bioconversion of agri-food waste and by-products through insects: a new valorization opportunity
- Abstract
- 40.1 Introduction: the “Circular Economy” concept for agro-food waste reduction and how insects fit in it
- 40.2 Insect species and rearing substrates
- 40.3 Insect processing
- 40.4 Insect applications
- 40.5 Legal barriers to insects as biotools in circular economy in European Union
- 40.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 41. Sustainability of food industry wastes: a microbial approach
- Abstract
- 41.1 Introduction
- 41.2 Types of residual biomass generated
- 41.3 Microbial valorization of wastes
- 41.4 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 42. Polyphenols from food processing byproducts and their microbiota–gut–brain axis-based health benefits
- Abstract
- 42.1 Introduction
- 42.2 Sources of byproduct polyphenols from food industries
- 42.3 Structure and class of byproduct polyphenols
- 42.4 Extraction of polyphenols from food processing and agricultural byproducts
- 42.5 Applications of byproducts’ polyphenols
- 42.6 Gut fermentation of polyphenols and their health benefits
- 42.7 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 43. Agro-waste-derived silica nanoparticles (Si-NPs) as biofertilizer
- Abstract
- 43.1 Introduction
- 43.2 Natural sources, extraction methods, and physicochemical properties
- 43.3 Rice husk-derived SiO2 nanoparticles
- 43.4 Characterizations of silica nanoparticles
- 43.5 Advantages and applications of silica nanoparticles in agriculture
- 43.6 Fertilizers
- 43.7 Delivery vectors
- 43.8 Soil water retention capacity
- 43.9 Remediation of heavy metals and hazardous chemicals
- 43.10 Weeds, pests, and pathogens management
- 43.11 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 44. Supply of biomass and agricultural waste for promoting low-carbon business-ecosystem
- Abstract
- 44.1 Introduction
- 44.2 The concept of circular economy
- 44.3 Sustainable supply chain and reverse logistics
- 44.4 Entrepreneurial ecosystems in rural areas
- 44.5 A case study: promoting low-carbon business ecosystem in a rural district
- 44.6 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 45. Agricultural waste valorization for sustainable biofuel production
- Abstract
- 45.1 Introduction
- 45.2 Production of biofuels from lignocellulosic waste
- 45.3 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 46. Valorization of fruit processing by-product streams into integrated biorefinery concepts: extraction of value-added compounds and bioconversion to chemicals
- Abstract
- 46.1 Introduction
- 46.2 Organic acids production
- 46.3 Enzymes
- 46.4 Biopolymers
- 46.5 Recovery of antioxidants and essential oils from fruits
- 46.6 Conclusion and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 47. Recovery and valorization of CO2 from the organic wastes fermentation
- Abstract
- 47.1 Introduction
- 47.2 Overview of organic wastes production
- 47.3 Organic wastes reuse technologies: ethanol and biogas production
- 47.4 CO2 valorization technologies
- 47.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- References
- Chapter 48. Valorization of agrifood wastes and byproducts through nanobiotechnology
- Abstract
- 48.1 Introduction
- 48.2 Agrifood wastes: international status
- 48.3 Bottleneck in conventional processes of agrifood waste valorization
- 48.4 Valorization process by nanobiotechnology
- 48.5 Conclusion, opportunities, and future challenges
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 25, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 1024
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128240441
- eBook ISBN: 9780128242605
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