Extracting High-Value Phytocompounds from Fruit and Vegetable By-products

Date:31/07/2020

Country: India

Application

• Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods: Extracted polyphenols and bioactive compounds can be used in supplements or as ingredients in health-promoting foods.

Description

The project focuses on extracting high-value phytocompounds, such as polyphenols and antioxidants, from fruit and vegetable by-products. It aims to enhance the economic value of food industry waste by utilizing innovative, sustainable extraction methods like supercritical fluid extraction. The research also explores the use of these bioactive compounds in nutraceuticals and functional foods. The project aligns with circular economy principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Pathway Description:

The project focuses on extracting high-value phytocompounds, such as polyphenols and antioxidants, from fruit and vegetable by-products. Innovative extraction techniques like supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), sometimes assisted by microwaves or pressure, are employed to efficiently extract bioactive compounds. These methods aim to reduce time, energy consumption, and solvent usage compared to traditional techniques. The research also explores optimizing extraction kinetics and reducing the scale of extraction systems for better efficiency and cost-effectiveness.