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Fadila Al Khawli
Mind the gap in the knowledge of the potential food applications of ultrasound based on its mechanism of action
Abstract Ultrasound is recognized as one of the alternative green technologies that are used in food technology over the last decades. It is used for several purposes, such as analysis, preservation, emulsification, crystallization, homogenization, extraction, thawing, filtration, and drying. To achieve these purposes, ultrasound mainly consists of the application of acoustic waves generating mechanical and chemical phenomena that are fundamentally different compared with those applied in conventional methods. The principle of this technology aims to save energy, decreases the processing time, and improves the quality, safety, and shelf life of food products. In this regard, this book chapt…
Aquaculture and its by-products as a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds
Underutilized marine resources (e.g., algae, fish, and shellfish processing by-products), as sustainable alternatives to livestock protein and interesting sources of bioactive compounds, have attracted the attention of the researchers. Aquatic products processing industries are growing globally and producing huge amounts of by-products that often discarded as waste. However, recent studies pointed out that marine waste contains several valuable components including high-quality proteins, lipids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, and bioactive compounds that can be used against cancer and some cardiovascular disorders. Besides, previously conducted studies on algae have shown the presence of some…
Recent advances in the application of innovative food processing technologies for mycotoxins and pesticide reduction in foods
Abstract Background Agricultural products are a vital component of the human diet. However, these products can be contaminated by health-threatening pesticides and mycotoxins due to improper farming and storage practices. Besides, pesticide pollution can be also regarded as environmental pollution and pesticide reduction is among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While these hazardous chemicals are stable during several traditional food processing, innovative food processing technologies, including high-pressure processing (HPP), pulsed electric fields (PEF), cold plasma (CP), supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2), and ultrasound (USN) processing, have been found to have good potent…
Ultrasound and supercritical fluids as useful tools to recover nutrients and bioactive compounds from aquaculture and marine side streams
Los productos provenientes de la acuacultura, así como de los subproductos marinos contienen una cantidad muy importante y diversa de compuestos con diferentes actividades biológicas, atrayendo así el interés de las industrias alimentaria, farmacéutica y cosmética, entre otras. Para beneficiarse de éstos, especialmente subproductos del pescado y microalgas, como fuente potencial de diversos compuestos antioxidantes, proteínas, carbohidratos, pigmentos, compuestos fenólicos, etc., la extracción en sí juega un papel crucial, fundamentalmente cuando se trata de tecnologías verdes y sostenibles. Las técnicas de extracción convencionales implican el uso de disolventes orgánicos y requieren tiemp…
Innovative Green Technologies of Intensification for Valorization of Seafood and Their By-Products
The activities linked to the fishing sector generate substantial quantities of by-products, which are often discarded or used as low-value ingredients in animal feed. However, these marine by-products are a prominent potential good source of bioactive compounds, with important functional properties that can be isolated or up-concentrated, giving them an added value in higher end markets, as for instance nutraceuticals and cosmetics. This valorization of fish by-products has been boosted by the increasing awareness of consumers regarding the relationship between diet and health, demanding new fish products with enhanced nutritional and functional properties. To obtain fish by-product-derived…