Valorization of Citrus Co-Products: Recovery of Bioactive Compounds and Application in Meat and Meat Products

Citrus fruits (orange, lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit) are one of the most extensively cultivated crops. Actually, fresh consumption far exceeds the demand and, subsequently, a great volume of the production is destined for the citrus-processing industries, which produce a huge quantity of co-produ...

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Published inPlants (Basel) Vol. 10; no. 6; p. 1069
Main Authors Nieto, Gema, Fernández-López, Juana, Pérez-Álvarez, José A., Peñalver, Rocío, Ros-Berruezo, Gaspar, Viuda-Martos, Manuel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 26.05.2021
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Subjects
Bioactive compounds
Biological activity
Citrus fruits
co-products
Dietary fiber
Environmental impact
Food
Food industry
Fruits
Grapefruit
lemon
mandarin
Mandarins
Meat
Meat products
Novel foods
orange
Oranges
polyphenolic compounds
Review
Sustainability
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Summary:Citrus fruits (orange, lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit) are one of the most extensively cultivated crops. Actually, fresh consumption far exceeds the demand and, subsequently, a great volume of the production is destined for the citrus-processing industries, which produce a huge quantity of co-products. These co-products, without proper treatment and disposal, might cause severe environmental problems. The co-products obtained from the citrus industry may be considered a very important source of high-added-value bioactive compounds that could be used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and dietetic industries, and mainly in the food industry. Due to consumer demands, the food industry is exploring a new and economical source of bioactive compounds to develop novel foods with healthy properties. Thus, the aim of this review is to describe the possible benefits of citrus co-products as a source of bioactive compounds and their applications in the development of healthier meat and meat products.
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ISSN:2223-7747
2223-7747
DOI:10.3390/plants10061069