Advanced Green Extraction Methods for Valorising Artichoke Waste: Bioactive Composition, Stabilisation, and Implications for Nutrition and Disease Prevention

Did you know that the parts of the artichoke you throw away could be a treasure trove of health-promoting compounds? Scientists are now turning this agricultural waste into a goldmine of bioactive substances.

The humble globe artichoke, a culinary delight, leaves behind a mountain of stems, leaves, and bracts. These by-products, often discarded, are packed with phenolic acids, flavonoids, pectin, and inulin—compounds with remarkable health benefits. A new review highlights how green extraction techniques, like deep eutectic solvents and ultrasound-assisted methods, can efficiently recover these valuable molecules.

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