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Food Waste and Byproducts: An Opportunity to Minimize Malnutrition and Hunger in Developing Countries

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Torres-León, Cristian, Ramírez-Guzman, Nathiely, Londoño-Hernandez, Liliana, Martinez-Medina, Gloria A., Díaz-Herrera, Rene, Navarro-Macias, Víctor, Alvarez-Pérez, Olga B., Picazo, Brian +3 more·2018·Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Abstract

Food production and processing in developing countries generate high levels of waste and byproducts, causing a negative environmental impact and significant expenses. However, these biomaterials have ample potential for generating food additives and helping to minimize malnutrition and hunger in the developing countries where they are produced. Many of these biomaterials are a source of valuable compounds such as proteins, lipids, starch, micronutrients, bioactive compounds and dietary fibers. Additionally, antinutritional factors present in some byproducts can be minimized with biotech alternatives for use as a food additive or in the formulation of balanced foods. In this context, the use of these biomaterials is a challenge and a great opportunity to improve food security. The purpose of this review is to present the potential of food waste and byproducts as a sustainable alternative to reduce malnutrition and hunger in developing countries; some examples and perspectives are mentioned.

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Torres-León, C., Ramírez-Guzman, N., Londoño-Hernandez, L., Martinez-Medina, G. A., Díaz-Herrera, R., Navarro-Macias, V., Alvarez-Pérez, O. B., Picazo, B., Villarreal-Vázquez, M., Ascacio-Valdes, J., & Aguilar, C. N.
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Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (MX)
Corresponding author
Aguilar, Cristóbal N.
Venue
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Published
2018-09-04
Volume
2
ISSN
2571-581X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2891046942
Cited by
383
References
161
Citations by year
2026: 24 · 2025: 50 · 2024: 70 · 2023: 80 · 2022: 78 · 2021: 47 · 2020: 28 · 2019: 6
FWCI
19.01
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journal article
Language
en
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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food and Agricultural Sciences
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food Industry and Aquatic Biology
Keywords
food waste, food by-products, malnutrition, hunger, food security, developing countries, food additives, biomaterials, antinutritional factors, bioactive compounds, dietary fiber, micronutrients, food industry waste

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