Table Of ContentPLANT FOOD BY-PRODUCTS
Industrial Relevance for
Food Additives and Nutraceuticals
Postharvest Biology and Technology
PLANT FOOD BY-PRODUCTS
Industrial Relevance for
Food Additives and Nutraceuticals
Edited by
J. Fernando Ayala-Zavala, PhD
Gustavo González-Aguilar, PhD
Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, PhD
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1. Food industry and trade--By-products. 2. Functional foods. 3. Food additives.
I. Ayala-Zavala, Jesús Fernando, editor II. González-Aguilar, Gustavo A., editor
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Title: Plant food by-products : industrial relevance for food additives and nutraceuticals / editors, J. Fernando
Ayala-Zavala, PhD, Gustavo González-Aguilar, PhD, Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, PhD.
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ABOUT THE EDITORS
J. Fernando Ayala-Zavala, PhD
J. Fernando Ayala-Zavala, PhD, is a professor and
research leader of the Laboratory of Emerging
Technologies at CIAD in Hermosillo, Sonora,
Mexico. He is the author of more than 59 peer-
reviewed journal articles and 20 book chapters
and is the editor of several books and scien-
tific journals. Dr. Ayala-Zavala has also partici-
pated in more than 35 international studies. He
is a professor of master and doctoral studies, tutoring research theses and
teaching courses on topics related to postharvest of fruits and vegetables,
minimal processing, bioactive compounds in plant tissues, functional foods,
and science communication. Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Ayala-
Zavala has been interested in the study and creation of basic and applied
knowledge in the postharvest preservation of plant foods. Specifically, he
has participated in projects related to the use of emerging technologies to
ensure the safety and quality of horticultural products. His research interests
include the use of natural compounds, irradiation, active packing, and edible
films and conservation techniques. In addition, Dr. Ayala-Zavala has been
working with countries such as Italy, Spain, France, USA, Brazil, Argentina,
Uruguay, Chile, and Panama to share experiences on the aforementioned
topics.
Gustavo González-Aguilar, PhD
Gustavo González-Aguilar, PhD, is a research
scientist at the Center of Research in Food Devel-
opment (Mexico), specializing in fresh-cut tropical
and subtropical fruits, postharvest technology, anti-
oxidants and functional foods, food preservation,
and development of new technologies. His primary
research interest is to study the effects of abiotic
and biotic stress on antioxidant status of fruits and
vegetables. Another area of interest is the study of different postharvest treat-
ments to prolong the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables and how these factors
vi About the Editors
affects the bioaccessibility and bioavailability of bioactive molecules after
simulated digestion in vitro and in vivo and their possible health benefits.
He has authored over 150 scientific publications (JCR), including over 42
book chapters and eight books. He has participated in different networks on
food preservation, fresh-cut, antioxidants, and functional foods. His exten-
sion work includes participation in training and design of fresh-cut facilities
in Mexico and Latin America. He is leader of the network antioxidants and
functional foods in Mexico supported by the Mexican council (CONACYT).
Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, PhD
Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, PhD, is an Assis-
tant Professor and Scientist in the Department
of Food Science and Post-Harvest Technology,
Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, India. His
contribution as an author and editor in the field of
postharvest biotechnology has been well recog-
nized. He is an author or co-author of 34 peer
reviewed research articles, 32 book chapters, 2
manuals, and 18 conference papers. He has 11 edited books and an authored
book to his credit. Dr. Siddiqui has established an international peer-reviewed
journal, the Journal of Postharvest Technology. Dr. Siddiqui is a Senior
Acquisitions Editor in Apple Academic Press for Horticultural Science and
is editor of the book series Postharvest Biology and Technology. He has been
serving as an editorial board member and active reviewer of several interna-
tional journals, such as PLoS ONE, (PLOS), LWT- Food Science and Tech-
nology (Elsevier), Food Science and Nutrition (Wiley), Acta Physiologiae
Plantarum (Springer), Journal of Food Science and Technology (Springer),
Indian Journal of Agricultural Science (ICAR), etc.
Recently, Dr. Siddiqui was conferred with several awards, including the
Best Citizen of India Award (2016); Bharat Jyoti Award (2016); Best Young
Researcher Award (2015) by GRABS Educational Trust, Chennai, India;
and the Young Scientist Award (2015) by the Venus International Founda-
tion, Chennai, India. He was also a recipient of the Young Achiever Award
(2014) for the outstanding research work by the Society for Advancement of
Human and Nature (SADHNA), Nauni, Himachal Pradesh, India, where he
is an Honorary Board Member and Life Time Author. He has been an active
member of the organizing committee of several national and international
seminars, conferences, and summits. He is a key member in establishing
About the Editors vii
the World Food Preservation Center (WFPC), LLC, USA. Presently, he is
an active associate and supporter of WFPC, LLC, USA. Considering his
outstanding contribution in science and technology, his biography has been
published in Asia Pacific Who’s Who and The Honored Best Citizens of India.
CONTENTS
List of Contributors .........................................................................................xi
List of Abbreviations .......................................................................................xv
About the Book Series: Postharvest Biology and Technology ......................xvii
Books in the Postharvest Biology and Technology Series .............................xix
Preface ...........................................................................................................xxi
1. Integral Exploitation of the Plant Food Industry: Food Security and
Sustainable Development ..............................................................................1
Ariadna Thalía Bernal-Mercado, Francisco Javier Vázquez-Armenta,
Gustavo A. González-Aguilar, and Brenda Adriana Silva-Espinoza
2. Economic and Environmental Benefits of Utilizing
Plant Food By-Products...............................................................................25
J. E. Dávila-Aviña, C. Zoellner, L. Solís-Soto, G. Rojas-Verde,
and L. E. García-Amezquita
3. Extraction Technologies for the Production of Bioactive Compounds
From Plant Food By-Products ....................................................................55
L. A. Ortega-Ramirez, G. A. González-Aguilar, J. F. Ayala-Zavala,
and M. R. Cruz-Valenzuela
4. Plant Tissues as a Source of Nutraceutical Compounds:
Fruit Seeds, Leaves, Flowers, and Stems ...................................................75
G. R. Velderrain-Rodriguez, R. Pacheco-Ordaz, M. G. Goñi, L. Siqueira-Oliveira,
A. Wall-Medrano, J. F. Ayala-Zavala, and G. A. González-Aguilar
5. Harvest By-Products of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables .............................127
A. E. Quirós-Sauceda, G. R. Velderrain-Rodriguez, J. Abraham Domínguez-Avila,
H. Palafox-Carlos, J. F. Ayala-Zavala, and G. A. Gonzalez-Aguilar
6. Winery and Grape Juice Extraction By-Products ..................................157
F. J. Vázquez-Armenta, A. T. Bernal-Mercado, R. Pacheco-Ordaz,
G. A. Gonzalez-Aguilar, and J. F. Ayala-Zavala
7. By-Products From Minimal Processing of Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables ...................................................................................................183
M. R. Tapia-Rodriguez, M. G. Goñi, G. A. González-Aguilar, and J. F. Ayala-Zavala
Description:This volume takes an eco-friendly approach to examining the advantages of using plant food by-products as food additives and nutraceuticals, turning solid wastes into value-added items. The chapters, written by researchers and professionals working in the plant food industry, look at ways to make ef
