Phytochemicals in Food By-Products: From Bioactive Compounds to Sustainable Utilization
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 248
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biological activity; antioxidants; analytical methods; phytochemistry; bioaccessibility; food chemistry; fruit quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues，
"Phytochemicals in Food By-Products: From Bioactive Compounds to Sustainable Utilization" is a Special Issue that will delve into the rich reservoir of bioactive compounds found in food by-products. This Special Issue will highlight the significance of these overlooked phytochemicals and their role in enhancing sustainability within the food industry. We seek innovative research that explores the extraction, characterization, and potential applications of these compounds, moving towards a more circular and eco-friendly food system.
We invite researchers to contribute their findings on topics such as the following:
- Extraction and characterization of bioactive compounds from food by-products;
- Health benefits of phytochemicals, including their role in disease prevention and management;
- Sustainable utilization of food by-products in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals;
- Environmental impact assessment of extraction methods and the lifecycles of by-products;
- Regulatory aspects and safety evaluations involved in using food by-products as a source of bioactive compounds;
- Novel extraction technologies and their comparison with conventional methods;
- The use of phytochemicals in food by-products for enhancing the nutritional value of food products.
Researchers are encouraged to submit their work on these and related topics, contributing to the advancement of sustainable food systems and efficient use of food by-products.
Dr. Dasha Mihaylova
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- food by-products
- bioactive compounds
- sustainable utilization
- extraction techniques
- health benefits
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