Castanea sativa by-products: a review on added value and sustainable application
| Autor: | Nair Braga, Francisca Rodrigues, M. Beatriz P.P. Oliveira |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Resource (biology)
Asia Cardiotonic Agents media_common.quotation_subject Waste material Plant Science Fagaceae Biochemistry Cosmetics Antioxidants Analytical Chemistry Botany Added value Anticarcinogenic Agents Nuts Inner shell media_common biology Agroforestry Organic Chemistry biology.organism_classification Europe Fruit Sustainability Business Valorisation Nutritive Value |
| Zdroj: | Natural product research. 29(1) |
| ISSN: | 1478-6427 |
| Popis: | Castanea sativa Mill. is a species of the family Fagaceae abundant in south Europe and Asia. The fruits (chestnut) are an added value resource in producing countries. Chestnut economic value is increasing not only for nutritional qualities but also for the beneficial health effects related with its consumption. During chestnut processing, a large amount of waste material is generated namely inner shell, outer shell and leaves. Studies on chestnut by-products revealed a good profile of bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and cardioprotective properties. These agro-industrial wastes, after valorisation, can be used by other industries, such as pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics, generating more profits, reducing pollution costs and improving social, economic and environmental sustainability. The purpose of this review is to provide knowledge about the type of chestnut by-products produced, the studies concerning its chemical composition and biological activity, and also to discuss other possible applications of these materials. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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