Jessica Maiuolo, Francesca Bosco, Lorenza Guarnieri, Saverio Nucera, Stefano Ruga, Francesca Oppedisano, Luigi Tucci, Carolina Muscoli, Ernesto Palma, Angelo Maria Giuffrè, Vincenzo Mollace
A balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables and ensuring the intake of natural products, has been shown to reduce or prevent the occurrence of many chronic diseases. However, the choice to consume large quantities of fruits and vegetables leads to an increase in the amount of waste, which can cause an alteration in environmental sustainability. To date, the concept of a "byproduct" has evolved, now being understood as a waste product from which it is still possible obtain useful compounds. Byproducts in the agricultural sector are a rich source of bioactive compounds, capable of possessing a second life, decreasing the amount of waste products, the disposal costs, and environmental pollution...
May 27, 2023: Plants (Basel, Switzerland)