The search for new food products that promote consumers health has always been of great
interest. The dairy industry is perhaps the best example regarding the emergence of new …

The byproduct of cheese-producing industries, cheese whey, is considered as an
environmental pollutant due to its high BOD and COD concentrations. The high organic load …

The massive research interest in whey has strengthened its position among coagulated milk
products. Previously conducted reviews demonstrate that whey-derived functional foods …

Climate changes, drought, the salinity of water and soil, the emergence of new breeds of
pests and pathogens, the industrialization of countries, and environmental contamination …

Protein-based films and coatings are an interesting alternative to traditional petroleum-
based materials. However, their mechanical and barrier properties need to be enhanced in …

Each of the macronutrients—carbohydrate, protein, and fat—has a unique set of properties
that influences health, but all are a source of energy. The optimal balance of their …

Milk is an important component of a balanced diet and contains numerous valuable
constituents. Considerable acclaimed health benefits of milk are related to its proteins, not …

In case of food packaging applications, high oxygen and water vapour barriers are the
prerequisite conditions for preserving the quality of the products throughout their whole …

Functional ingredients have multiple health benefits for humans, but are sensitive to
oxidative degradation during manufacture and storage, and have poor chemical stability and …

There is increasing research towards the substitution of petrochemicals by sustainable
components. Biopolymers such as proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids derive from a variety …