Bioactive Compounds from Agro-Industrial By-Products: Green Recovery Technologies, Analytical Characterization, and Industrial Applications

What if the peels, seeds, and pulp we throw away could become the next superfoods? A new review shows how agro-industrial by-products are treasure troves of bioactive compounds, waiting to be unlocked with green chemistry.

Imagine mountains of fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and grain husks. Instead of rotting in landfills, these by-products could be refined into valuable ingredients. A comprehensive review digs into this potential, focusing on compounds like polyphenols, pigments, dietary fiber, and bioactive peptides.

Key Points

• Green technologies: ultrasound, supercritical fluids, NADES.
• External plant tissues are key bioactive reservoirs.
• Unified biorefinery schemes for waste valorization.