The objective of the investigations performed was to assess the antioxidant properties of the seeds and peels of selected fruits. The antioxidant activity as well as total polyphenol and tannin content were determined. The results obtained revealed essential diversities of the analysed parameters among the material examined. The peels were characterized by higher ability to scavenge free radica...

Mango processing produces significant amount of waste (peels and kernels) that can be utilized for the production of value-added ingredients for various food applications. Mango peel and kernel were dried using different techniques, such as freeze drying, hot air, vacuum and infrared. Freeze dried mango waste had higher antioxidant properties than those from other techniques. The ORAC values of...

Purpose: Organic waste processing can be done through composting. This study aims to see the effect of variations in types and sizes market organic composting using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL).
 
 Theoretical framework: Market-generated needs handled without harming environment. Composting is proper method for treating from markets. BSFL one organisms that utilized as a catalyst b...

Fruit residues (peel, seed, and pulp residues) have in their composition several compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids, fibres, lipids which, due to functional properties, these make them potential sources of natural additives. The great technological challenge is use the most suitable techniques for extracting compounds. In this paper, definitions, advantages, disadvantages conventional (...

Today, natural colorants are emerging globally due to their safety and environmental friendly characteristics. Natural dyes have been employed in dyeing Persian carpet piles for many years. Food and fruit industry wastes are one of the main sources of colorants which can be employed for textile coloration. Eggplant (Solanum melongena), a member of the family Solanaceae, is used in food recipes....