Food waste as a useful resource of Bioactive compounds and their Extraction

Extracting bioactive compounds from food waste has become a promising approach to addressing the escalating food waste crisis and the growing demand for functional ingredients with potential health benefits. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the extraction of bioactive substances from various sources of food waste. It discusses traditional and advanced extraction methods, such as solvent extraction, pressing, supercritical fluid extraction, ultrasonic extraction, and enzyme-assisted extraction. In addition, bioactive compounds existing in food waste, including polyphenols, flavonoids, proteins, lipids, and essential oils, are being explored for their potential health benefits. Overall, this essay aims to shed light on the transformative potential of extracting bioactive compounds from food waste and highlights the importance of harnessing this intact resource to create a sustainable value-added food industry.