Tag: Food byproducts

Date seeds, which make up 10–15% of the date fruit's fresh weight, are typically discarded but are not inherently toxic. While accidentally swallowing one is generally harmless, deliberately consuming unprocessed pits is not recommended due to their hardness and indigestibility.

Despite its primary association with animal feed, beet pulp is a safe and beneficial source of dietary fiber for human consumption. Recent developments in food technology have led to the creation of human-grade beet fiber products, confirming its potential place in a healthy diet.

Globally, millions of tons of peanut shells are produced annually, mostly discarded as waste. However, these agricultural byproducts are far from worthless, containing a surprisingly high concentration of valuable bioactive compounds that have promising health and industrial applications.