The world's population is predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050 and this will
increase food demand to levels never seen before. This will mean a significant
increase in food co-products which are regarded as a waste or have low-value
applications. These co-products are a resource which can be utilised for the
production of value-added chemicals and materials. For example orange peels
contain a high concentration of 'Pectins' which when extracted can be used as
gelling agents in the food industry. This book focuses on key areas of the food
market such as cereals, oils, fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat and marine
products internationally. The book discusses