Abstract
Management of food waste is a global problem. While much effort has been put into the reduction and decontamination of food waste, its valorization via biological treatment is a promising way to better achieve a circular bioeconomy. In this chapter, the potential of microalgae, a class of single-cell, plant-like organisms, for food waste valorization is discussed. A notable feature of microalgae is that some of them are able to use organic carbon as the carbon source and energy in developing biomass, which makes heterotrophic cultivation feasible. In this context, microalgae can potentially utilize the hydrolysates of food waste as the sole nutrient sources, giving rise to a wide range of algae-derived metabolites that have important applications in functional food, nutraceutical, cosmetics, and feed industries. Applying the circular bioeconomy principle, this microalgae-based strategy is technically feasible and may be a valid option for food waste recycling, which represents a novel research direction for sustainable economic development.
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