Sustainable Extraction and Valorization of By-Products from Food Processing
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 August 2025 | Viewed by 126
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional foods; natural products chemistry; metabolomics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on “Sustainable Extraction and Valorization of By-Products from Food Processing” aims to explore innovative approaches for converting food processing by-products into valuable resources, aligning with sustainability goals and circular economy principles. The food industry generates substantial waste, often rich in bioactive compounds, dietary fibers, proteins, lipids, and natural antioxidants, which can be used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and bio-based materials. This Special Issue will mainly focus on the exploration of green extraction technologies, including supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, enzymatic hydrolysis, plant milking technology, etc., to improve extraction efficiency and reduce environmental effects. Additionally, studies on functional ingredient development, biological activities, safety evaluations, regulatory compliance, and industrial scalability are encouraged. We welcome original research, review articles, and case studies that advance the knowledge on food waste valorization, addressing technological, economic, and sustainable challenges.
Prof. Dr. Faridah Abas
Prof. Dr. Farooq Anwar
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food by-products
- sustainable extraction
- green technologies
- bioactive compounds
- food waste valorization
- circular economy
- biorefinery approaches
- functional ingredients
- natural antioxidants
- zero-waste strategies
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