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Quercetin: A bioactive compound imparting cardiovascular and neuroprotective benefits: Scope for exploring fresh produce, their wastes, and by-products
(MDPI, 2021)Quercetin, a bioactive secondary metabolite, holds incredible importance in terms of bioactivities, which has been proved by in vivo and in vitro studies. The treatment of cardiovascular and neurological diseases by ... -
Recovery of polyphenols from vineyard pruning wastes - shoots and cane of hybrid grapevine (Vitis sp.) cultivars
(MDPI, 2021)Grapevine shoots and canes represent a significant amount of biomass, considered as a waste in viticulture. In cooler climates, grapevines are pruned in the autumn (October) and spring (March) due to harsh winter conditions ... -
Extraction of carotenoids from pumpkin peel and pulp: Comparison between innovative green extraction technologies (ultrasonic and microwave-assisted extractions using corn oil)
(EMU DSpace, 2021)Natural pigments improve aesthetic value as well as antioxidant potential of a food product. This study was designed to determine the effects of green extraction techniques on carotenoids, polyphenols and antioxidant ... -
Impact of pre-treatments and ultrasound technology on polyphenolic compounds extracted from potato peels
(EMU DSpace, 2021)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L: Solanaceae family) is an important food crop throughout the world and is widely used as a raw material to produce starch, potato chips, fries, flour, etc. Being the fourth largest crop after ... -
Immobilization of pectinolytic enzymes on nylon 6/6 carriers
(EMU DSpace, 2021)Pectinolytic enzymes are an important tool for sustainable food production, with a wide range of applications in food processing technologies as well as the extraction of bioactive compounds from pectin-rich raw materials. ... -
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phloretin and other phenolic compounds from apple tree leaves (Malus domestica Borkh.) and comparison of different cultivars from Estonia
(EMU DSpace, 2021)Polyphenolic compounds, plant secondary metabolites essential for plant survival, are known for their high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. In addition, several polyphenols, such as phloretin, also have potential ... -
Valorisation of sea buckthorn pomace by optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction of soluble dietary fibre using response surface methodology
(EMU DSpace, 2021)Fruits and vegetable wastes/by-products of the dependent processing industries are considered to be a potential source of bioactive compounds. This fruit and vegetable waste is regarded as an underutilised resource and can ... -
Valorization of food processing wastes and by-products for bioplastic production
(Elsevier, 2020)The global plastic production is reaching new altitudes every year. Growing production of petroleum-based plastics has incurred in disposal issues raising the concerns of plastic pollution and impact to the environment. These ... -
Batch and fed-batch ethanol fermentation of cheese-whey powder with mixed cultures of different yeasts
(MDPI, 2019)Eight yeast strains of Lachancea thermotolerans, Kluyveromyces marxianus, and Kluyveromyces waltii have been tested for their ability to ferment lactose into ethanol in mashes containing 10% (w/v) cheese whey powder (CWP). ... -
Extraction of carotenoids from pumpkin peel and pulp: Comparison between innovative green extraction technologies (ultrasonic and microwave-assisted extractions using corn oil)
(MDPI, 2021)Natural pigments improve aesthetic value as well as antioxidant potential of a food product. This study was designed to determine the effects of green extraction techniques on carotenoids, polyphenols and antioxidant ... -
Compositional evaluation of hot-pressed rapeseed cake for the purpose of bioplastic production
(2021)Rapeseed is widely cultivated for biodiesel or food-grade oil production. As the oil production process generates huge amounts of wastes and by-products (e.g. oil press cake and meal) that have relatively high crude protein ... -
Valorization of fruits and vegetable wastes and by-products to produce natural pigments
(Taylor & Francis, 2021)Synthetic pigments from petrochemicals have been extensively used in a wide range of food products. However, these pigments have adverse effects on human health that has rendered it obligatory to the scientific community ... -
Polyphenols and resveratrol from discarded leaf biomass of grapevine (Vitis sp.): Effect of cultivar and viticultural practices in Estonia
(MDPI, 2020)Grapevine leaves are a major by-product of viticulture practices derived from the leaf-removal from the fruit cluster zone in all vine growing regions. These leaves can be a valuable source of antioxidants to be used in ... -
Dietary fiber from underutilized plant resources—a positive approach for valorization of fruit and vegetable wastes
(MDPI, 2020)Agri-food industries generate enormous amounts of fruit and vegetable processing wastes, which opens up an important research area aimed towards minimizing and managing them effciently to support zero wastes and/or ... -
The Sorbus spp.—underutilised plants for foods and nutraceuticals: review on polyphenolic phytochemicals and antioxidant potential
(MDPI, 2020)The Sorbus spp. are valuable plants, which have been used for ornamental purposes, in traditional medicines and less seldom in foods. Recent studies have revealed di erent anatomical parts of the Sorbus spp. to contain ... -
Applications of lignin in the agri-food industry
(Springer, Cham, 2019)Of late, valorization of agri-food industrial by-products and their sustainable utilization is gaining much contemplation world-over. Globally, 'Zero Waste Concept' is promoted with main emphasis laid towards generation ... -
Bioactive compounds of plum mango (Bouea macrophylla Griffith)
(Springer, Cham, 2020)The fruit of Bouea macrophylla referred as Plum mango or Gandaria is a popular seasonal fruit, which is widely consumed in the Malay subcontinent. There is ample of traditional knowledge available among the locals on the ... -
Bioactive Compounds of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.)
(Springer, Cham, 2020)Rambutan, a widely popular tropical fruit encompasses rich amount of bioactive compounds. All parts of this plant (leaves, bark, root, fruits, fruit skin, pulp and seeds) finds traditional usage, and are linked with high ... -
Emerging issues and challenges in agri-food supply chain
(Academic Press/Elsevier, 2019)Globalization and free trade policies coupled with consumers’ demand for safe and high quality foods have created pressure on various stakeholders (key players) attached within the agri-food supply chain. Influence, ... -
ERA Chair for Food (By-) Products Valorisation Technologies of the Estonian University of Life Sciences (VALORTECH)
(2019)To realise the full potential of the Estonian University of Life Sciences (EULS) in the development of advanced zero waste/maximum utilisation and valorisation technologies related to the food value chain (avalorisationnd ...
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