Utilization of agri-food products as sources of high value-added bioactive compounds by using sustainable energy efficient eco-friendly technologies

Yasar University, Department of Food Processing, 35100, Izmir, Turkey

^* Corresponding author: ece.yildizozturk@yasar.edu.tr

Abstract

Due to the increasing population, we continue to irresponsibly consume the important resources that we must leave as a legacy to future generations, especially since the last century, due to overconsumption and inadequate recovery. It has revealed the concept of sustainable development, which essentially cares about people and envisages careful consumption of natural and cultural resources, considering the needs of future generations in the process necessary to meet economic and social development. For healthy generations and a sustainable future, we have to take measures to transform towards more sustainable agriculture-food systems, protect natural resources, adopt a more responsible production approach against the negative effects of climate change, and prevent waste in all areas. There is a need to develop collaborations between different disciplines and sectors in order to support more efficient, inclusive, durable and sustainable agriculture-food systems and to approach the issue more holistically. Based on this point, the applications of sustainable, environmentally friendly and energy efficient modern advanced technologies in the food and agriculture sectors have been evaluated. More specifically, the human health benefits of bioactive compounds in agri- food products, approaches to the preservation and processing of these compounds in agri-foods, and future perspectives in their sustainable- circular management are discussed.