Innovative applications and therapeutic potential of oilseeds and their by-products: An eco-friendly and sustainable approach

Author: mycolabadmin
3/22/2023
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Summary

This review explains how leftover materials from oilseed processing, which are usually discarded as waste, contain valuable nutrients and healing compounds. These by-products can be used to make healthier foods like bread, burgers, and drinks, or turned into supplements and medicines. By using these materials instead of wasting them, we can reduce environmental problems, provide better nutrition, and create sustainable food products that help prevent diseases like diabetes and heart problems.

Background

Oilseed by-products and waste materials are typically underutilized after oil extraction, despite containing valuable bioactive compounds. These materials present an emerging challenge in agro-waste management but offer significant potential for valorization in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The economic and environmental relevance of oilseed waste utilization is a key strategy for sustainable development.

Objective

This review highlights the plentiful wastes and by-products from oilseed processing that are currently wasted if not properly valorized. The article covers production, industrial applications, and therapeutic potential of oilseeds and their by-products, including their role in treating chronic diseases and achieving zero-waste sustainability goals.

Results

Oilseed cakes contain high levels of protein, fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds including polyphenols and lignins. These materials have been successfully incorporated into bakery products, meat products, beverages, and supplements. Biotechnological applications include enzyme production, mushroom cultivation, and antibiotic synthesis. Therapeutic effects include anticarcinogenic, antidiabetic, neuroprotective, and cardiovascular benefits.

Conclusion

Oilseed by-products represent valuable underutilized resources that can be effectively incorporated into functional foods and nutraceuticals while reducing environmental waste. Proper valorization of these materials addresses protein insecurity, environmental concerns, and sustainability goals while providing therapeutic health benefits for chronic disease management.

Published in:Food Science & Nutrition,
Study Type:Review,
Source: PMID: 37324916, DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3322