Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Food waste (FW) contains many nutritional components such as proteins, lipids, fats,
polysaccharides, carbohydrates, and metal ions, which can be reused in some processes to …

The versatile use of carotenoids in feed, food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries has
emphasized the optimization of extraction methods to obtain the highest recovery. The …

Background Fruits are vital food resources as they are loaded with bioactive compounds
varying with different stages of ripening. As the fruit ripens, a dynamic color change is …

The recovery of pepper phytochemicals present an interesting strategy in pursuit of new
bioactive compounds and natural ingredients for agro-food, cosmetic and pharma industry …

Rapid increase in global population and their food ingestion habit plays a major role in
generation of food waste (FW). FW includes some part of cooked and uncooked plant waste …

Food wastes imply significant greenhouse gas emissions, that increase the challenge of
climate change and impact food security. According to FAO, one of the main food wastes …

Bioactive compounds are extracted from natural sources and they have beneficial effects on
human health. Fruits and vegetables are rich in carotenoids, phenolic compounds, Vitamin …

The aim of this review is to discuss the applications of microwave heating to separation and
purification processes in chemical engineering from the perspective of its three unique …

Color is the prime attribute with a large impact on consumers' perception, selection, and
acceptance of foods. However, the belief in bio-safety protocols, health benefits, and the …