Tamarind seed xyloglucan: extraction technologies, structure–function relationships, and emerging applications in food, health and packaging systems

Towards Sustainable Recovery of Phenolics, Proteins, and Arabinoxylans from Brewer’s Spent Grain Through Deep Eutectic Solvents: Extraction Strategies, Structure–Function Relationships, and Food Biorefinery Perspective

Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is the primary by-product of the brewing industry and a low-cost lignocellulosic resource rich in phenolics, proteins, and arabinoxylans (AXs). Conventional recovery methods using acids, alkalis, and organic solvents often involve energy-intensive processes, generate hazardous waste, and limi...

Elephant Foot Yam ( Amorphophallus paeoniifolius ) Starch as a Sustainable Biopolymer: Multiscale Structural Characteristics, Modification Techniques, and Cross‐Sector Applications—A Review

Elephant foot yam starch (EFYS) has emerged as a versatile yet underutilized biopolymer with considerable potential in food, pharmaceutical, and biodegradable packaging applications. Its unique structural, physicochemical, and functional characteristics enable compatibility with a broad range of modern modification t...

Advances in the Production and Extraction of Polysaccharides from Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) as a Potential Bioactive Ingredient in Food Applications

Phytochemical composition, bioactivities, and high-value utilization of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) peel: From waste to functional resource

The rapid expansion of global dragon fruit ( Hylocereus spp.) cultivation generates increasing quantities of peel waste, creating both an environmental burden and an opportunity for resource recovery. This review integrates bibliometric mapping of 366 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection w...

Polysaccharides of Medicinal and Edible Homologous Plants and Mushrooms: Extraction, Structural Characterization, and Applications

Medicinal and edible homologous plant polysaccharides (MEHPs) and edible and medicinal mushroom polysaccharides (EMMPs) have attracted increasing attention due to their favorable safety profiles and diverse biological activities. However, existing reviews have mainly focused on individual extraction approaches or speci...

Inulin: functional ingredients in food industry, extraction, and health applications—a comprehensive review

Inulin is a naturally occurring water-soluble fructan-type polysaccharide composed primarily of β (2→1)-linked D-fructose units, typically terminated by a glucose residue. Inulin is widely used as a functional ingredient due to its technological and health-promoting benefits. This review provides a comprehensive, up-to...