What is it about?

Traditional Mediterranean fruits (i.e., be grapes, oranges, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums, figs, melons, watermelon and dates) are of major commercial and nutritional value to the region. Processing of such fruits, however, results in large amounts of bio-waste material. Efficient, inexpensive and environmentally friendly use of fruit industry waste is thus highly cost-effective and minimizes environmental impact. The natural antioxidants and bioactive compounds found in Mediterranean fruit bio-wastes could play a major role in the alleged health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and could be used in pharmaceuticals as well as novel food applications.

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Why is it important?

-Broad coverage encompasses chemistry, functionality, and technological applications of fruits -Authored by international scientists and industry experts -Addresses the growing application areas, including novel food, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics

Perspectives

This book presents a multidisciplinary forum of discussion on the chemistry, functional properties and health-promoting effects of bioactive compounds in Mediterranean fruit bio-wastes, as well as novel food and non-food applications. The text provides the scientific fundamentals of the health-promoting benefits and applications of Mediterranean fruit bio-wastes, reviews the relevant recovery issues and explores different techniques to develop new applications. With a diversity of perspectives, from food science to environmental chemistry and horticultural research, this volume provides comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge to researchers and industry professionals working in the areas of food waste valorization.

Professor Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan
Umm Al-Qura University

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This page is a summary of: Mediterranean Fruits Bio-wastes, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84436-3.
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