Kinetic Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction as a Sustainable Approach for the Recovery of Phenolics Accumulated through UVA Treatment in Strawberry By-Products

What if strawberry waste could become a cancer-fighting treasure? A new study shows that combining UVA light with ultrasound can unlock hidden phenolics in strawberry by-products, with promising anti-cancer effects.

This sustainable approach turns waste into a valuable resource, maximizing the nutraceutical potential of strawberry by-products. It's a win-win: reducing agricultural waste while producing compounds that could inspire future functional foods or therapies.

Key Points

• UVA boosts phenolic content in strawberry by-products.
• Optimal UAE: 1:30 ratio, 46% ethanol, 100% power.
• Extracts show anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activity.