Extraction of Valuable Compounds from Food Wastes and By-Products

Dear Colleagues,

It is well known that the food sector generates massive amounts of waste materials and by-products and that their management causes significant socio-economic and environmental problems. However, these materials also contain useful chemicals that can be extracted and used in a wide range of applications. Numerous extraction technologies exist to obtain such chemicals, and consequently valorise food waste and by-products. This Special Issue aims to report on the latest advancements on extraction of valuable compounds from food waste and by-products. Articles that assess the sustainability implications (environmental, economic and social impacts or benefits) of such valorisation options are especially encouraged. The exploration of system-wide consequences of the implementation of such technologies, for instance, effects in the food supply chain and prospects for biorefineries, is also considered. This Special Issue welcomes original research articles and review articles, as well as theoretical and experimental research articles.

Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Garcia
Guest Editor

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