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Review
. 2020 Mar 5;9(3):291.
doi: 10.3390/foods9030291.

Bioactive Compounds in Food Waste: A Review on the Transformation of Food Waste to Animal Feed

Alexandros Georganas  1 , Elisavet Giamouri  1 , Athanasios C Pappas  1 , George Papadomichelakis  1 , Fenia Galliou  2 , Thrassyvoulos Manios  2 , Eleni Tsiplakou  1 , Kostas Fegeros  1 , George Zervas  1
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Bioactive Compounds in Food Waste: A Review on the Transformation of Food Waste to Animal Feed

Alexandros Georganas et al. Foods. .

Abstract

Bioactive compounds are substances which are present in foods in small amounts and have the ability to provide health benefits. Bioactive compounds include but are not limited to long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, carotenoids, peptides, and polyphenols. The aim of the present study is to review literature for potential bioactive compounds present in food waste material and discuss the transformation of food waste to animal feed under the perspective that usage of food waste, rather than disposal, may tackle food insecurity and provide health benefits. Finally, applications in poultry and swine nutrition, with emphasis on the presence of fatty acids on food waste material, are discussed.

Keywords: amino acids; bioactive compounds; broilers; catering waste; fatty acids; feed; food waste; layers; minerals; restaurant waste; swine; vitamins.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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