Transformation of Belgian endive by-products into valuable products by applying a zero-waste biorefinery concept

Abstract: In recent years, the agrifood sector faced many global challenges, where climate issues are emerging, food insecurity and economic instability are increasing due to the ongoing pandemic (COVID-19), and geopolitical instability, including military conflicts. Furthermore, globalization of the food market caused the enormous growth of the food supply chain, where industrialized food processing generates significant amounts of residues and by-products. Thus, reducing the agrifood processing residues and by-products by valorizing them into value-added products are an emerging topic. The c... Mehr ...