Background Agro-waste is of rising concern since they present social, economic and
environmental challenges. Conversion of food waste is receiving an increasing attention …

Abstract Background Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) represents the largest cultivated
member of the Cucurbitaceae family, showing great relevance from the economic point of …

Green extraction techniques are more and more relevant due to major sustainable goals set
by the United Nations. Greener extraction processes are being designed through the use of …

In this study, eight different natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) were utilized in
combination with microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) as a green technique for the optimal …

Date seeds from the date palm fruit are considered as a waste and they are known to
contain several bioactive compounds. Producing nanoparticles from the date seeds can …

An ultrasound-assisted method was used for the extraction of phenolics from defatted black
cumin seeds (Nigella sativa L.), and the effects of several extraction factors on the total …

Response surface methodology (RSM) was applied to optimize the experimental conditions
for ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) to maximize the recovery of total phenolic content …

Food supply disruption and shortage verified during the current pandemic events are a
scenario that many anticipate for the near future. The impact of climate changes on food …

The consumption of plant-based dairy alternatives has increased rapidly around the world
as a result of numerous positive health effects. Little information is available about the …

Bioactive peptides (BPs) derived from animal and plant proteins are important food
functional ingredients with many promising health-promoting properties. In the food industry …