Bioactive compounds from by-products of rice cultivation and rice processing: Extraction and application in the food and pharmaceutical industries

Conclusions: The utilization of waste and by-products from rice cultivation and commercial rice processing has generated increased interest as a means to improve human health, increase farmer income, and reduce environmental pollution. Bioactive compounds from these byproducts can be used in many ways, such as for food colorants, food enrichment, food preservatives, anti-cancer agents, or anti-inflammatory agents. In addition, they can also be applied as alternative compounds, instead of synthetic food additives or drugs.
Source: Trends in Food Science and Technology - Category: Food Science Source Type: research