Essays about: "bioactive compounds"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words bioactive compounds.

  1. 1. Sustainable utilization of waste and by-products from the meat industry

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anton Glimåker; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste; sustainability; protein; bioactive peptides; enzymes;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research was to summarise existing scientific literature on waste and by-products from the meat industry and suggest how the meat industry can use it in order to reduce environmental damage, increase food availability and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The report is a literature study were several databases were used. READ MORE

  3. 2. Technical Aspects of Plant-based Protein Coagulation for Cheese Analogues

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Fardos Dana El Soudi; [2023]
    Keywords : Cheese analogues; Coagulation; Fava Bean; Plant-based; Protein; Soybean and Sustainability.;

    Abstract : This report highlights the importance of exploring alternative protein sources to produce sustainable and nutritious cheese analogues. Using legumes such as soybeans and fava beans can be a crucial step towards reducing our reliance on animal products. While also staying within the planetary boundaries, in line with the United Nations global goals. READ MORE

  4. 3. Agroecological Mariculture : a case study of seaweed farming in Denmark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Liv Schantz Klausen; [2023]
    Keywords : Seaweed; Macroalgae; Seaweed farming; Agroecology; Aquaculture; Mariculture;

    Abstract : This thesis will seek to analyze the current state of seaweed farming in Denmark through an agroecological perspective. The focus is on the production systems and their challenges. Additionally, the future scenario for seaweed cultivation in Denmark and to what extent an increase is possible without compromising environment are discussed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Brännässla (Urtica dioica L.): Bioaktiva komponenter och funktionella egenskaper

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Matilda Wetterholm; [2023]
    Keywords : Urtica Dioica L.; bioaktiva komponenter; hälsa;

    Abstract : Urtica dioica L. (UD) eller brännässla har använts i tusentals år som traditionell medicin och i kosten. Litteraturstudien syftar till att undersöka vilka bioaktiva komponenter som finns i nässla och dess funktionella egenskaper med fokus på hälsa. Brännässlan är känd som ett ihärdigt ogräs som orsakar smärtsam klåda. READ MORE

  6. 5. How antinutrients found in legumes and legume-based products affect the bioavailability of nutrients

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Anna Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Legumes; nutrients; bioavailability; antinutritional factors; absorption and uptake; antinutrients;

    Abstract : As a plant-based diet has been more advocated for various reasons, legumes have become an important pillar in such a diet. Brown beans, yellow peas, green peas and fava beans are the dominating grain legumes grown in Sweden are a natural source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. READ MORE