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Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies

Volume: 4 Number: 1 June 25, 2025
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Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies

Abstract

Food is an essential human need, but food waste has become a major problem on a global scale. The effective management, treatment and recovery of food waste is key to addressing this issue. There is now considerable interest in recycling and upgrading food waste. A variety of methods have been developed to effectively control and utilise these wastes, including the extraction of bioactive compounds from the waste for reintroduction into the food chain. Food wastes from many food industries considered a cheap source of functional or bioactive compounds. Sugars, proteins, lipids, fibers, vitamins, minerals, and pigments are the main value-added products derived from fruit and vegetable waste. Animal wastes contain bioactive peptides from meat and dairy products. The aforementioned ingredients can be transformed into nutraceuticals and functional foods by reintroducing them into the food chain as natural food additives. These natural compounds could have the potential to enhance the safety and palatability of foods, while simultaneously addressing any underlying nutritional deficiencies. However, the reintroduction of food wastes into the food chain or food matrices needs a comprehensive evaluation of the optimal recycling and manufacturing practices to ascertain their suitability and safety. Microbiological safety in food is a major concern. According to the literature, many food wastes are valorised, but few studies included research on microbiological safety assessment. This review aims to provide an overview of the potential of food waste for use in the production of functional foods, focusing on the microbiological safety of food waste.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Food Engineering

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

June 25, 2025

Submission Date

September 18, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 4 Number: 1

APA
Kırmızıgül Peker, A., & Şengün, İ. (2025). Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy, 4(1), 83-96. https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF
AMA
1.Kırmızıgül Peker A, Şengün İ. Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies. JFNG. 2025;4(1):83-96. https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF
Chicago
Kırmızıgül Peker, Ayşegül, and İlkin Şengün. 2025. “Potential Use of Food Wastes in Functional Foods: A Review of Microbial Safety Studies”. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy 4 (1): 83-96. https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF.
EndNote
Kırmızıgül Peker A, Şengün İ (June 1, 2025) Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy 4 1 83–96.
IEEE
[1]A. Kırmızıgül Peker and İ. Şengün, “Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies”, JFNG, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 83–96, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF
ISNAD
Kırmızıgül Peker, Ayşegül - Şengün, İlkin. “Potential Use of Food Wastes in Functional Foods: A Review of Microbial Safety Studies”. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy 4/1 (June 1, 2025): 83-96. https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF.
JAMA
1.Kırmızıgül Peker A, Şengün İ. Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies. JFNG. 2025;4:83–96.
MLA
Kırmızıgül Peker, Ayşegül, and İlkin Şengün. “Potential Use of Food Wastes in Functional Foods: A Review of Microbial Safety Studies”. Toros University Journal of Food, Nutrition and Gastronomy, vol. 4, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 83-96, https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF.
Vancouver
1.Ayşegül Kırmızıgül Peker, İlkin Şengün. Potential use of food wastes in functional foods: A review of microbial safety studies. JFNG [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;4(1):83-96. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA24EX86TF