Harnessing Industrial Benefits through Fruit Waste Utilization

This book epitomizes the different chapters on the valorization of fruit waste for industrial applications. Fruit waste refers to the indigestible parts that are thrown away at different stages such as collection, handling, shipping and processing. The fruit waste can also be produced at different steps from farm to consumer, involving both pre- and post-consumer stages of the food supply chain. As per the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) among all types of foods highest waste is generated by fruits and vegetables (around 60 %). Owing to their high fermentability and biodegradability, these fruit wastes can cause a notable burden to the environment, which may lead to environmental pollution, global warming and various human health issues. This fruit waste is rich source of potentially valuable bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids, polyphenols, dietary fibers, vitamins, enzymes, and oils, among others. Implementation of circular economy to manage the fruit waste will prevent the environmental issue as well as the depletion of resources. The fruit waste by products possesses many applications in industries such as food, paper, biodiesel, packaging, cosmetic, bio-sorbent, bakery products, prebiotics etc. Therefore, the scientific community is working on the utilization of fruit waste for various industrial applications. Features: This book will· Provide an up-to-date description on fruit waste with reference to their industrial applications. · Discuss the case studies on utilization of fruit waste to reach circular economy goals. · Highlight the current challenges and gaps in the field and provide the future directions for efficient valorisation of fruit waste. The book will offer a valuable contribution to the knowledge and can serve as reference book for undergraduate, postgraduate, graduate students, researchers and scientists in the field of natural product, botany, ethnobotany, herbal medicines, pharmacology, microbiology, food technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, environmental sciences, home science, agricultural sciences, polymer chemistry, and chemistry.