AUTHOR=Torres-León Cristian , Ramírez-Guzman Nathiely , Londoño-Hernandez Liliana , Martinez-Medina Gloria A. , Díaz-Herrera Rene , Navarro-Macias Víctor , Alvarez-Pérez Olga B. , Picazo Brian , Villarreal-Vázquez Maria , Ascacio-Valdes Juan , Aguilar Cristóbal N. TITLE=Food Waste and Byproducts: An Opportunity to Minimize Malnutrition and Hunger in Developing Countries JOURNAL=Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems VOLUME=2 YEAR=2018 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00052 DOI=10.3389/fsufs.2018.00052 ISSN=2571-581X ABSTRACT=

Food production and processing in developing countries generate high levels of waste and byproducts, causing a negative environmental impact and significant expenses. However, these biomaterials have ample potential for generating food additives which in turn will minimize malnutrition and hunger in the developing countries where it is produced. Many of these biomaterials are a source of valuable compounds such as proteins, lipids, starch, micronutrients, bioactive compounds, and dietary fibers. Additionally, antinutritional factors present in some byproducts can be minimized through biotechnological processes for use as a food additive or in the formulation of balanced foods. In this context, the use of these biomaterials is a challenge and provides great opportunity to improve food security. The purpose of this review is to project the potential of food waste and byproducts as a sustainable alternative to reduce malnutrition and hunger in developing countries.