Towards Sustainability in the Wine Industry by Valorization of Waste Products: Bioactive Extracts

Waste valorization in the winemaking industry, including converting waste into oils, antioxidants, and other valuable materials, is explored to contribute to environmental sustainability and circular economy. Options for reducing the ecological footprint of the wine industry, such as using less fertilizer and more benign pesticides, are proposed, as well as a potential wine waste biorefining. Additionally, agro-industrial wine wastes are reviewed as potential sources of additives for the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Reports on waste valorization in the winemaking industry and converting the waste into more useful products including oils,antioxidants and other valuable materials.

Explores research which contributes to environmental sustainability and circular economy in the winemaking industry.

Describes other ways to reduce the ecological footprint of the wine industry such as using less fertilizer,more benign pesticides and reduction of water footprint.

Proposes options for a potential wine waste biorefining.

Reviews alternative uses of agro-industrial wine wastes as sources of additives for the food,cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

The winemaking industry generates significant amounts of waste, including grape marc, skin, seeds, and stems. These waste materials are often discarded or used in low-value applications, such as animal feed or fuel. However, there is growing interest in exploring alternative uses for these waste materials, such as converting them into valuable products.

One potential use for wine waste is the production of oils and antioxidants. Grape marc, for example, contains high levels of phenolic compounds, which are natural antioxidants that have been shown to have health benefits. These compounds can be extracted from the grape marc and used in the production of oils, such as olive oil or grape seed oil. Similarly, skin and seeds can be used to produce antioxidants, such as resveratrol and quercetin.

Another use for wine waste is the production of other valuable materials. For example, grape stems can be used to produce collagen, a protein that is commonly used in cosmetic products. Wine waste can also be used to produce fertilizers, which can be used to improve soil quality and crop yield.

In addition to these uses, there are also several other ways to reduce the ecological footprint of the wine industry. One approach is to use less fertilizer and more benign pesticides. This can help to reduce the amount of pollution that is produced by the wine industry and improve the health of the environment. Another approach is to reduce the water footprint of the wine industry, by using less water in the production process and implementing water-saving technologies.

Finally, there is potential for a wine waste biorefining process. This process involves converting wine waste into valuable products, such as bioethanol or other chemicals. This can help to reduce the amount of waste that is produced by the wine industry and improve the sustainability of the industry.

Overall, there are many potential uses for wine waste, and there are also several ways to reduce the ecological footprint of the wine industry. By exploring these options, the wine industry can become more sustainable and contribute to the development of a circular economy.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032465852