Bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nitrogen-
containing constituents, exert various beneficial effects arising from their antioxidant and anti …

Food loss and waste is a major issue affecting food security, environmental pollution,
producer profitability, consumer prices, and climate change. About 1.3 billion tons of food …

The acid pretreatment process is the most employed technique used to disrupt the
lignocellulosic matrix. Thus, this paper provides an overview of the acid pretreatment …

Fruits and vegetables are essential for human nutrition, delivering a substantial proportion of
vitamins, minerals, and fibers in our daily diet. Unfortunately, half the fruits and vegetables …

Background In the last years, the consumption of olive oil has experienced a sharp rise due
to its organoleptic and healthy properties and with this the wastes and by-products derived …

Upcycling is a modern trend in the cosmetic sector, focusing on by-products reuse and
waste reduction. Consumers are more aware of the origin of cosmetic products and their …

Bioactive compounds from natural sources, due to their widely-recognized benefits, have
been exploited as cosmeceutical ingredients. Among them, phenolic acids emerge with a …

Background According to the data on global fruit and vegetable production, the amount of
residue with potential utilization after processing has been estimated in millions tons every …

Cosmetic industry is one important sector in the global economy and is expected to grow in
the next years. The need to achieve Sustainable Development (SD) is growing as well, and …

Green extraction of natural products is based on design of extraction processes which will
reduce or eliminate energy consumption and petroleum solvents, while ensuring a safe …