Plant By-Products As Potential Sources Of Valuable Biologically Active Compounds

Abstract

The annual accumulation of significant amounts of plant residues in the agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors creates a significant environmental burden, but in the context of the global transition to a closed-loop economy, these by-products should be considered as promising natural raw materials. Plant polysaccharides are particularly valuable, as together with phenolic compounds and organic acids, they form the basis for obtaining products with high added value and can serve as a basis for creating innovative biopolymers and dietary supplements.