Agriculture has a historical significance in human society and its present-day role as a vital
sector of the global economy is irrefutable. However, the increase in agricultural production …

Fruit and vegetables are one of the most consumed commodities globally, accounting for
more than 42% of total food wastage. These vegetal foods can be consumed raw …

The fruit production and processing sectors produce tremendous amounts of by-products
and waste that cause significant economic losses and an undesirable impact on the …

The ubiquitous presence of microplastics as contaminants in the ecosystem has become a
matter of environmental concern gaining considerable attention in the research community …

Polyphenolic compounds (PC) are among the most abundant secondary metabolites in
nature. They are widely distributed in the world and can be found in fruits, cereals, tea …

The striking interest in the quest for adopting clean and renewable bioenergy is a proactive
step towards limiting the hike of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, global warming, climate …

Yogurt is a major fermented milk product providing probiotics, lactic acid bacteria, vitamins,
calcium, and proteins, yet health-beneficial phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and iron …

Industrial contaminants such as dyes and intermediates are released into water bodies,
making the water unfit for human use. At the same time large amounts of food wastes …

Color is an important characteristic of food. Over the last 15 years, more attention has been
paid to natural colorants because of the rising demand for clean‐label food products …

Human beings have relied on herbs and medicinal plants as sources of food and remedy
from time immemorial. Bioactive compounds from plants are currently the subject of much …