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BCFN Young Earth Solutions YES! The date industry: new frontiers for its sustainable development Abstract: The expansion of the date industry has brought social and economic benefits in the poor and underdeveloped realities of the producing countries; however, the uncontrolled generation of waste still poses a threat to the environment. Thus, the recycling of date seeds, the major waste material of the date processing industry, is to be considered a potential solution to promote its sustainable growth if specific applications of such material are identified. This report proposes two suitable opportunities to make efficient use of date seeds through the development of dietary fibre concentrates and antioxidant extracts. These products can offer cheaper alternatives for the growing market of functional food ingredients, and have therefore unlimited potentials and functionalities. Though, their future development and commercialization depends on the collaboration between research institutions and industries from both date producing countries and the European Union. The success of this joint effort can deliver benefits for all the actors involved, particularly in terms of enhanced profitability for date processors and creation of new job opportunities in underdeveloped areas.

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Jacopo Mistrello


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5799_SCA_Jacopo_Mistrello by BARILLA G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A. - Issuu