title: Castanea sativa by-products: a review on added value and sustainable application.
abstract: Castanea sativa Mill. is a species of the family Fagaceae abundant in south Europe and Asia. The fruits (chestnut) are an added value resource in producing countries. Chestnut economic value is increasing not only for nutritional qualities but also for the beneficial health effects related with its consumption. During chestnut processing, a large amount of waste material is generated namely inner shell, outer shell and leaves. Studies on chestnut by-products revealed a good profile of bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and cardioprotective properties. These agro-industrial wastes, after valorisation, can be used by other industries, such as pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics, generating more profits, reducing pollution costs and improving social, economic and environmental sustainability. The purpose of this review is to provide knowledge about the type of chestnut by-products produced, the studies concerning its chemical composition and biological activity, and also to discuss other possible applications of these materials.
authors.affiliation: a REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy , University of Porto , Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313 Porto , Portugal.
authors.forename: Nair
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Braga
authors.forename: Francisca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: M Beatriz P P
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000032:analysis; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000032:analysis; D001208:Asia; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000032:analysis; D005060:Europe; D029962:Fagaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D005638:Fruit / Q000737:chemistry; D009753:Nutritive Value; D009754:Nuts / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents
keywords: Castanea sativa; by-products; chestnut; composition; review; sustainability