Therefore, this paper reviews recent developments and future trends towards more sustainable processing of foods.
We will discuss the following aspects:
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The current mode of food processing.
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Adding value to by-products: the short term route to better use of raw materials.
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The impact of process intensification, which includes reducing dilution and avoiding the addition of water: i.e. concentrated and dry processing.
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The transition from pure ingredients to functional fractions.
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Consequences for designs of process chain designs.
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The impact of more sustainable processing on the nutritional profile of foods. We will discuss how a higher degree of sustainability within processing may go hand in hand with a better nutritional profile of the manufactured foods.