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Nutritional and bioactive compound profiling of 13 ornamental and edible flowers supports their potential as functional ingredients in sustainable food systems

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Encapsulated prickly pear peel co-product extract: An antioxidant and colourant additive to preserve the quality of beef burgers packaged in modified atmosphere

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Evaluation and predictive modelling of okara (poly)phenol metabolite production via lactic acid fermentation

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A new green catalyst and antimicrobial agent derived from eco-friendly products of camel bones: synthesis and physicochemical characterization

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Bioactive peptides from food waste: New innovative bio-nanocomplexes to enhance cellular uptake and biological effects

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Sustainable Recovery of Polyphenols and Carotenoids from Horned Melon Peel via Cloud Point Extraction

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A comprehensive study of food waste management and processing in the Czech Republic: Potential health risks and consumer behavior

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