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Review
. 2023 Jan 19;24(3):2019.
doi: 10.3390/ijms24032019.

Recent Advances in Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Food Wastes and By-Products: Biochemical Aspects

Valeria Sorrenti  1   2 , Ilaria Burò  1 , Valeria Consoli  1 , Luca Vanella  1   2
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Review

Recent Advances in Health Benefits of Bioactive Compounds from Food Wastes and By-Products: Biochemical Aspects

Valeria Sorrenti et al. Int J Mol Sci. .

Abstract

Bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing constituents, exert various beneficial effects arising from their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds can be found in vegetables, fruits, grains, spices and their derived foods and beverages such as tea, olive oil, fruit juices, wine, chocolate and beer. Agricultural production and the food supply chain are major sources of food wastes, which can become resources, as they are rich in bioactive compounds. The aim of this review is to highlight recent articles demonstrating the numerous potential uses of products and by-products of the agro-food supply chain, which can have various applications.

Keywords: bioactive compounds; circular economy; food wastes; health; natural extracts.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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