Metabolomics as a Tool to Study Underused Soy Parts: In Search of Bioactive Compounds.

ABSTRACT: The valorization of agri-food by-products is essential from both economic and sustainability perspectives. The large quantity of such materials causes problems for the environment; however, they can also generate new valuable ingredients and products which promote beneficial effects on human health. It is estimated that soybean production, the major oilseed crop worldwide, will leave about 597 million metric tons of branches, leaves, pods, and roots on the ground post-harvesting in 2020/21. An alternative for the use of soy-related by-products arises from the several bioactive compounds found in this plant. Metabolomics studies have already identified isoflavonoids, saponins, and organic and fatty acids, among other metabolites, in all soy organs. The present review aims to show the applic

SUBMITTER: Bragagnolo FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8230045 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature