Unraveling the valorization potential of pineapple waste to obtain value-added products towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy

Sarah L. Paz-Arteaga, Edith Cadena-Chamorro, Ricardo Goméz-García*, Liliana Serna-Cock, Cristóbal N. Aguilar, Cristian Torres-León*

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Abstract

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is one of the most commercialized tropical fruits worldwide. Its high processing and consumption generate huge quantities of organic waste and severe economic and environmental issues. Embracing the circular bioeconomy concept, this fruit waste can be applied as a bioresource (raw material) for the obtention of a wide range of high-valued biocompounds by applying innovative and ecofriendly technologies. In this paper, we critically describe pineapple-derived waste, from their chemical composition to their functional and biological properties, as well as the latest advances on valorization technologies, particular solid and submerged fermentations. Notably, this article highlights the possibility of using pineapple waste to obtain bioactive compounds such as bromelain, phenolic compounds, and dietary fiber, which have important biological properties such as antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, and prebiotic capacities. Indeed, pineapple wastes can become valued materials by using green and biotechnological technologies that allow us to maximize their potential and might avoid wastage and environmental issues. Nevertheless, it is necessary to further investigate the biomolecules present in the waste derived from different pineapple varieties and their health beneficial effects as well as emerging technologies in order to obtain a full spectrum of natural value-added compounds that industries and society demand today.

Original languageEnglish
Article number7236
Number of pages18
JournalSustainability (Switzerland)
Volume16
Issue number16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Aug 2024

Keywords

  • Bioactive compounds
  • Biological properties
  • Bromelain enzyme
  • Fiber
  • Nutritional value
  • Phenolic compounds
  • Solid and submerged fermentation

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