Bioactive Compounds from By-Products and Food Wastes: Recent Developments in their Health Benefits

Abstract

Polyphenols, Terpenoids, Alkaloids, and other nitrogen-containing constituents, are examples of bioactive compounds that exhibit a variety of positive effects due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These compounds are present in a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, grains, and their derived foods and beverages including fruit juices, tea, chocolates, olive oil, beer, and wine, etc. Agricultural production and the food supply chain are the main sources of food wastes, which are abundant in bioactive compounds and can be turned into useful resources. The purpose of this study is to highlight the current studies that show the myriad possible uses of food wastes and by-products of the agro-food supply chain, which can be used in a variety of ways.

Keywords: bioactive compounds; by-products; food wastes; health benefits; natural extracts