How to Upcycling with Food Waste Reduction

What You Need to Know

Upcycling involves enzymatic hydrolysis, thermal treatment, or mechanical processing to break down food waste into usable components, influenced by microorganisms, pH, temperature, and nutrient availability. The process can be achieved through various mechanisms, including emulsification, gelation, and gelification.

Steps

1. 1.

   Kimchi-style upcycled vegetable medley (Korea): Ferments imperfect vegetables into probiotic-rich condiment

2. 2.

   Fruit scrap vinegar (France): Transforms peels and cores into artisanal vinegar

3. 3.

   Pomace bread (Italy): Uses pressed grape skins from winemaking to add fiber

The Science

Primary Reaction

Enzymatic Hydrolysis

Common Mistakes