The massive utilization of fossil resources to produce synthetic chemicals/products is
resulting in several environmental issues. A circular sustainable bioeconomy model can …

Chitosan is an interesting alternative material for packaging development due to its
biodegradability. However, its poor mechanical properties and low permeability limit its …

The by-products/wastes from agro-food and in particular the fruit industry represents from
one side an issue since they cannot be disposed as such for their impact on the environment …

Acerola by-products (AB) have been used as raw material for extracting active compounds;
however, there were no studies related to the use of the remaining acerola by-product (RAB) …

As known, the chitosan is a biodegradable biopolymer with antibacterial properties,
therefore it is used in the fields of pharmacy, medical, wastewater treatment, biotechnology …

Background Flavonoid intake is significantly associated with risk reduction and/or
improvement in impaired glucose tolerance and diabetes. Foods containing encapsulated …

Polyphenols with high chemical diversity are present in vegetables both in the edible parts
and by-products. A large proportion of them remains unabsorbed along the gastrointestinal …

The ionic gelation technique using chitosan to encapsulate active compounds has received
lots of attention in the literature due to its ease-of-use and known biodegradability …

Fresh fruits are highly needed for the health benefits of human beings because of the
presence of high content of natural nutrition in the form of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants …

The polymeric suspension of chitosan (Ch) has been an effective media for the extraction of
total phenolic compounds (TPC) from the acerola by-product. It facilitates the subsequent …