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Food and Agricultural Byproducts as Important Source of Valuable Nutraceuticals

Author : Chukwuebuka Egbuna
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030987604
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Food and Agricultural Byproducts as Important Source of Valuable Nutraceuticals written by Chukwuebuka Egbuna and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food and agricultural by-products are leftovers or wastes from parts of foods, fruits, vegetables and animal sources which are obtained after processing. Agricultural by-products includes peels and rinds from citrus fruits, pineapple, mango, and banana. Other notable ones are pomace from apple, olive, red beet, and those from wine making. Also, whey from milk, straws, hulls, and brans from grains are among top agricultural by-products. These by-products often impact the environment and the social-economic sectors when they are disposed. But with the recent advances in biotechnology and scientific research, scientists have found usefulness in some of these byproducts as sources of valuable nutraceuticals, a term used to refer to chemical entities present in foods that has the propensity to impact health for disease prevention and treatment. This book entitled ‘Food and agricultural by-products as important source of valuable nutraceuticals’ presents detailed information about major agricultural byproducts that are rich in nutraceuticals. The nature and the type of nutraceuticals that they contains and their health promoting benefits were presented. The editors and chapter contributors are renowned experts from key institutions around the globe. This book will be useful to students, teachers, food chemists, nutritionists, nutritional biochemists, food biotechnologists among others. Key features Ø Highlights the health promotion benefits of nutraceuticals Ø Presents information on agrifood by-products as sources of nutraceuticals Ø Discusses functional nutraceuticals from peels, rinds, pomace, hull, bran etc

Agro-waste to Microbe Assisted Value Added Product: Challenges and Future Prospects

Author : Shyama Prasad Saha
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031580257
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (315 download)

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Bioactive Extraction and Application in Food and Nutraceutical Industries

Author : Tanmay Sarkar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 1071636014
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Bioactive Extraction and Application in Food and Nutraceutical Industries written by Tanmay Sarkar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume details state-of- the art methods on sustainable food extractions. Chapters guide readers on traditional and novel extraction techniques, as well as exploring diverse sources of bioactive compounds. Additionally, chapters provide a holistic view of the field, catering to the needs of researchers, industry professionals, and students who are interested in this rapidly evolving area. Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, chapters list necessary materials and methods for readily reproducible protocols. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Bioactive Extraction and Application in Food and Nutraceutical Industries aims to be a foundation for future studies and to be a source of inspiration for new investigations in the field.

Applications of Essential Oils in the Food Industry

Author : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323985564
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Applications of Essential Oils in the Food Industry written by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-12-02 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applications of Essential Oils in the Food Industry delivers detailed information on the application of essential oils derived from underutilized crops and herbs for the development, preservation, and safety of food products. The book covers post-harvest fruits and vegetables and their adjuvant and plasticizers when applied as an edible coating, as well as their mechanism of action as preservatives for foods, such as fish, meats, and yogurts. The book highlights the use of essential oils as anti-microbials, bio-preservatives, and antioxidants, and also examines their effectiveness against several food borne pathogens and in enhancing the aroma of food products. Presents the latest research information on essential oils as anti-microbials, bio-preservatives, and antioxidants Describes how essential oils can be used for the management of mycotoxins, especially for the management of toxigenic strains producing higher level of aflatoxin Includes information on the utilization of essential oils in beverages, drinks and semi liquid foods Demonstrates the synergetic effect of nanotechnology together with essential oils, including information on nano-ceutical, nano-emulsion, and nano-pharmacology

Herbal Nutraceuticals

Author : Santosh Kumar Upadhyay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1394241550
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (942 download)

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Download or read book Herbal Nutraceuticals written by Santosh Kumar Upadhyay and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-10-07 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holistic approach to the herbal aspects of nutraceuticals and their implementation in the health and agriculture sectors Herbal Nutraceuticals: Products and Processes delivers comprehensive coverage of the herbal aspects of nutraceuticals along with their many applications in the health and agriculture sectors. The book begins with an overview of plant-based nutraceuticals and the role of plant biotechnology in nutraceutical production. Each chapter covers a unique topic related to nutraceuticals and the positive and negative implications associated with each substance discussed. The text concludes by addressing safety concerns associated with microalgal nutraceuticals and discussing toxicity evaluation of nutraceuticals overall. Written by two academics with significant experience in the field, Herbal Nutraceuticals: Products and Processes includes information on: Significance of nutraceuticals in modern health maintenance and disease prevention, and applications of spices in nutraceuticals Antioxidant properties and anti-ageing potential of food plants, beverages such as herbal wine, and nutraceuticals Nutraceuticals with anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic potentials, and sources, medicinal properties, and applications of carotenoids in food and the nutraceutical industry Nutraceuticals in legumes, herbal beverages, edible oils, conventional and nonconventional fruits, staple food crops, and pseudocereals Herbal Nutraceuticals: Products and Processes is an essential up-to-date reference on the subject for academics and researchers, as well as professionals and research institutions involved in agri-biotech product development.

Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 1

Author : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111983614X
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 1 written by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY The book provides detailed information on the application of nanopesticides for the management of numerous agricultural pests and pathogens, as well as to foster an innovative pathway toward future sustainable agriculture and food systems. Biopesticides have been identified as a sustainable and permanent replacement to synthetic chemicals. Their application will go a long way toward preventing major challenges that confront sustainable agriculture, the actualization of global food production and food security, helping to feed an ever-increasing population that is predicted to increase to nine billion by 2050. An interdisciplinary collaboration among policymakers, private sector, researchers, civil society, farmers, consumers, and environmentalists will foster an innovative pathway toward future sustainable agriculture and food systems that could ensure resilience, food security, and a healthy environment. The book explains the application of some nanobiopesticides as ovicides that could kill eggs of insects and mites, as well as slimicides that could destroy slime-producing microorganisms, such as algae, bacteria, fungi, and slime molds. Other highlights include: a discussion on the application of nanobiopesticides for the rejuvenation of heavily contaminated environments (as well as their role in the mitigation of several abiotic stress); a demonstration of how nanobiopesticides derived from plants could be applied for effective management of pests and diseases in animal husbandry and fishery; and a collection of relevant information on patents, the commercialization of relevant plant-derived nanobiopesticides, and their social economic and industrial relevance. Audience The book is a useful resource for a diverse audience, including industrialists, food industry professionals, agriculturists, agricultural microbiologists, plant pathologists, botanists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, nanotechnologists, microbial biotechnologists, farmers, policymakers, and extension workers.

Next-Generation Algae, Volume 1

Author : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119857279
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Book Synopsis Next-Generation Algae, Volume 1 by : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji

Download or read book Next-Generation Algae, Volume 1 written by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-07-05 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEXT-GENERATION ALGAE This book brings together experts in relevant fields to describe the successful application of algae and their derivatives in agriculture, improving agricultural sustainability, harvesting and processing, food security, fishery, aquafarming, agriculture pollution, and state-of-the-art developments of algae in commercial and agriculture utilization. This book provides up-to-date and cutting-edge information on the application of algae in producing sustainable solutions to various challenges that arise from an increase in agricultural production, as well as its utilization in the bioremediation of industrial wastewater. Moreover, the book provides detailed information about the recent advancements in smart microalgae wastewater treatment using Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing applications. Other topics covered include the use of microalgae in various applications; the use of algae to remove arsenic; algae’s role in plastic biodegradation, heavy metal bioremediation, and toxicity removal from industrial wastewater; the application of DNA transfer techniques in algae; the use of algae as food and in the production of food, ascorbic acid, health food, supplements, and food surrogates; relevant biostimulants and biofertilizers that could be derived from cyanobacterials and their role in sustainable agriculture; and algae’s application in the effective production of biofuels and bioenergy. Audience This book is aimed at a diverse audience including professionals, scientists, environmentalists, industrialists, researchers, innovators, and policymakers who have an interest in bioremediation technologies for extremely polluted environments, especially in water, air, and soil.

Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 4

Author : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119836557
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 4 written by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-03-07 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY The book provides detailed information about the application of repellent products that contain plant-based ingredients known as nanobioinsecticides, including the pesticide evaluation scheme guidelines for repellent testing, relevant information about the procedures to evaluate several repellent compounds, the development of new products that offer high repellency, and guidelines for consumer safety. The chapters of volume IV of this set, focus on a wide range of related topics. They chronicle many traditional repellent plants that could be used in ethnobotanical studies and provides valuable insight into the development of new natural products. It outlines the standardization and numerous investigations used to affirm the level of repellent compounds from various plants. Furthermore, it details the safety, efficacy, and facts about plant-based repellent testing, and reviews new developments in the field. The book also explores the sustainable techniques involved in the structural elucidation and characterization of active constituents found in nanobioinsecticides, and gives relevant information on the use of essential oils, derived from plants, in the preparation of nanobioinsecticides. Audience The book is a useful resource for a diverse audience, including industrialists, food industry professionals, agriculturists, agricultural microbiologists, plant pathologists, botanists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, nanotechnologists, microbial biotechnologists, farmers, policymakers, and extension workers.

Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 2

Author : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119836158
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 2 written by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY The book provides a detailed examination of the application of nanobioherbicides that come from plants including information on the different metabolites derived from numerous plants that could become bioherbicides. The book gives attention to weed-plant physiology and chronicles the activities of nanobioherbicides on weeds during preliminary bioassays, pot assays, in-house screenings, and during field trials. Furthermore, deep data is provided on the commercial potential of these nanobioherbicides derived from plants, while toxicity assays are also highlighted. Other topics covered include: documented patents on nanobioherbicides; the process involved in the registration of these novel products as nanobioherbicides for both conventional and organic farming; relevant information on the application of molecular techniques for improvement of nanobioherbicides, such as genomics, proteomics, informatics, bioinformatics, and chemoinformatics; details about the non-target effect of the nanobioherbicides. Highlighted, too, is information on the biochemical, enzymatic, and ultrastructural effects of these nanobioherbicides, as well as detailed information on the nutritional qualities of agricultural crops after nanobioherbicidal application. Audience The book is a useful resource for a diverse audience, including industrialists, food industry professionals, agriculturists, agricultural microbiologists, plant pathologists, botanists, microbiologists, biotechnologists, nanotechnologists, microbial biotechnologists, farmers, policymakers, and extension workers.

Advanced Sensor Technology

Author : Ahmed Barhoum
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323902235
Total Pages : 970 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Advanced Sensor Technology written by Ahmed Barhoum and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-11-16 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Sensor Technology: Biomedical, Environmental, and Construction Applications introduces readers to the past, present and future of sensor technology and its emerging applications in a wide variety of different fields. Organized in five parts, the book covers historical context and future outlook of sensor technology development and emerging applications, the use of sensors throughout many applications in healthcare, health and life science research, public health and safety, discusses chemical sensors used in environmental monitoring and remediation of contaminants, highlights the use of sensors in food, agriculture, fire prevention, automotive and robotics, and more. Final sections look forward at the challenges that must be overcome in the development and use of sensing technology as well as their commercial use, making this book appropriate for the interdisciplinary community of researchers and practitioners interested in the development of sensor technologies. - Covers a range of environmental applications such as protection and improvement of water, air, soil, plants, and agriculture and food production; biomedical applications including detection of viruses, genes, hormones, proteins, bacteria, and cancer, and applications in construction such as fire protection, automotive, robotics, food packing and micro-machining - Provides an outlook on opportunities and challenges for the fabrication and manufacturing of sensors in industry and their applicability for industrial uses - Demonstrates how cutting-edge developments in sensing technology translate into real-world innovations in a range of industry sectors

Next-Generation Algae, Volume 2

Author : Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119857848
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book Next-Generation Algae, Volume 2 written by Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEXT-GENERATION ALGAE The book comprehensively details the novel and biologically active compounds derived from algae for sustainable healthcare delivery that could be used for the treatment of an ever-increasing population, prevention of high rate of morbidity rates, as well as in the treatment of numerous diseases, and serve as an alternative drug for the prevention of high level of resistance to synthetic drugs. This second volume places a special emphasis on the discovery of novel and biologically active compounds from algae. It covers a wide range of applications, including the use of astaxanthin and carotenoids derived from algae for the production of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, additives, food supplements, and feed. The book also discusses the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and their biomedical applications, recent advancements in the research of sulfated polysaccharides from algal origin, and their antiulcer bioactivities. Other topics include the application of algae in wound healing, the use of nanotechnology for the bioengineering of useful metabolites derived from algae and their multifaceted applications, and the production of single-cell proteins and pigments with high relevance in the industry. Audience Researchers in industry and academia as well as clinicians in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, and food science will find this book very pertinent.

Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components

Author : Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0323850537
Total Pages : 633 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components written by Charis M. Galanakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-10-24 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nutraceutical and Functional Food Components: Effects of Innovative Processing Techniques, Second Edition highlights the impact of recent food industry advances on the nutritional value, functional properties, applications, bioavailability, and bioaccessibility of food components. This second edition also assesses shelf-life, sensory characteristics, and the profile of food products. Covering the most important groups of food components, including lipids, proteins, peptides and amino acids, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins, aromatic compounds, minerals, glucosinolates, enzymes, this book addresses processing methods for each. Food scientists, technologists, researchers, nutritionists, engineers and chemists, agricultural scientists, other professionals working in the food industry, as well as students studying related fields, will benefit from this updated reference. - Focuses on nutritional value, functional properties, applications, bioavailability and bioaccessibility of food components - Covers food components by describing the effects of thermal and non-thermal technologies - Addresses shelf-life, sensory characteristics and health claims

Phenolics in Food and Nutraceuticals

Author : Fereidoon Shahidi
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203508734
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Phenolics in Food and Nutraceuticals written by Fereidoon Shahidi and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-07-29 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phenolics in Food and Nutraceuticals is the first single-source compendium of essential information concerning food phenolics. This unique book reports the classification and nomenclature of phenolics, their occurrence in food and nutraceuticals, chemistry and applications, and nutritional and health effects. In addition, it describes antioxidant a

Plant Food By-Products

Author : J. Fernando Ayala-Zavala
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 135158278X
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (515 download)

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Download or read book Plant Food By-Products written by J. Fernando Ayala-Zavala and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume takes an eco-friendly approach to examining the advantages of using plant food by-products as food additives and nutraceuticals, turning solid wastes into value-added items. The chapters, written by researchers and professionals working in the plant food industry, look at ways to make effective use of plant by-products by harnessing the power of the antimicrobial and nutraceutical power of plant and herb extracts. The measures and techniques discussed here will also help to improve the economics of processing crops. The chapter authors cover a range of issues, including the economic and environmental benefits of utilizing plant food by-products, extraction technologies, plant tissues as a source of nutraceutical compounds, and more.

Green Extraction and Valorization of By-Products from Food Processing

Author : Francisco J. Barba
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000546845
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Green Extraction and Valorization of By-Products from Food Processing written by Francisco J. Barba and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Generating of agricultural wastes and by-products during the production, processing and consumption of agricultural commodities is unavoidable and over the last decades, an increased public interest has been shown in the challenge of food wastage. Apart from its significant quantities, the physicochemical characteristics of the various agricultural waste and by-products denote that there is immense potential for their reuse, recycle, and valorisation through various different processes. Green Extraction and Valorization of By-Products from Food Processing provides an overview about the valorization or reuse of agricultural wastes and by-products during the production, processing and consumption of agricultural commodities. Waste disposal and by-product management in food processing industry pose problems in the areas of environmental protection and sustainability. However, they could be a great source of valuable nutraceuticals, which can be used to deal with the prospects of feeding fast growing population in 21st century. Features: Gives detailed guidance and presents case-studies about valorization of food wastes and by-products Shows the main conventional and innovative extraction techniques for food waste and by-products valorization Provides an estimated idea regarding the recovery of high-added value compounds Discusses the recovery of high-added value compounds Perspectives originated from the enormous amounts of food related materials that are discharged worldwide and the existing technologies, which promise the recovery, recycling and sustainability of high-added value ingredients inside food chain will be discussed in this book. This book is of value to academics, research institutes, and food industry engineers particularly the research and development professionals who are looking for effective management and utilization of food processing wastes and byproducts. In addition, it is suitable for undergraduate, post- graduate students, research scholars, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members from universities and colleges who pursue academic careers in Food Technology, Food Biotechnology, Fermentation and Bioengineering, Bioprocess Technology, Food science and Technology.

Food Bioconversion

Author : Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128112069
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Food Bioconversion written by Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Bioconversion, Volume Two in the Handbook of Food Bioengineering series is an interdisciplinary resource of fundamental information on waste recovery and biomaterials under certain environmental conditions. The book provides information on how living organisms can be used to transform waste into compounds that can be used in food, and how specialized living cells in plants, animals and water can convert the most polluting agents into useful non-toxic products in a sustainable way. This great reference on the bioconversion of industrial waste is ideal in a time when food resources are limited and entire communities starve. - Presents extraction techniques of biological properties to enhance food's functionality, i.e. functional foods or nutraceuticals - Provides detailed information on waste material recovery issues - Compares different techniques to help advance research and develop new applications - Includes research solutions of different biological treatments to produce foods with antibiotic properties, i.e. probiotics - Explores how bioconversion technologies are essential for research outcomes to increase high quality food production

Recovering Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Wastes

Author : Van Tang Nguyen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119168848
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Recovering Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Wastes written by Van Tang Nguyen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the extraction, isolation and purification of bioactive compounds from agricultural wastes, and their applications Recovering Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Wastes offers a guide to the many uses of agricultural wastes from the production of major food types including tea, coffee, cacao, cashew, fruit and vegetables, wine, edible oils, sugar, starch and more. Written by a noted expert in the field, the text explores the various methods for extraction, isolation and purification of bioactive compounds from agricultural wastes. The author also makes recommendations concerning the most effective applications of bioactive compounds and discusses the economics and market for recovered bioactive compounds. Recent studies reveal that bioactive compounds have been directly linked to biological activity such as antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-cardiovascular capacities, etc. In particular, agricultural wastes are considered as potential and inexpensive sources of bioactive compounds. Recovering Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Wastes fills a gap in the literature by providing a text that explores this important topic and examines the: Sustainability of waste management and shows how to extract, isolate and purify bioactive compounds from agricultural wastes, and their most effective application Wide range of agricultural food produce that can be processed and the special techniques used for recovering the bioactive compounds from these sources Health applications of bioactive compounds that have been directly linked to pharmacological activities including antioxidant, anticancer, and more Designed for use by researchers and producers in the agriculture, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, Recovering Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Wastes contains the knowledge, history and definition, classification and synthesis, and extraction techniques of bioactive compounds.