Journal
PLANTS-BASEL
Volume 10, Issue 6, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/plants10061069
Keywords
orange; lemon; mandarin; grapefruit; co-products; polyphenolic compounds; antioxidant; antibacterial; meat products
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- CYTED [119RT0568]
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Citrus fruits are extensively cultivated, with their co-products being considered as a valuable source of bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, dietetic, and food industries. The food industry is seeking new and cost-effective sources of bioactive compounds to develop novel foods with health benefits.
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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