Publications

The publications of ERA Chair VALORTECH can be found in the digital archive EMÜ DSpace.

2023

Sudheer, S., Bandyopadhyay, S., & Bhat, R. (2023). Sustainable polysaccharide and protein hydrogel-based packaging materials for food products: A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 248, 125845. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125845 (link to publication)

Sats, A; Kaart, T; Jõudu, I. (2024). "Bovine colostrum casein: Post-partum dynamics of micelle size, content, and associated traits." International Dairy Journal, 148, 105791. DOI: 10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105791.

Ben-Othman, S; Bleive, U; Kaldmäe, H; Aluvee, A; Rätsep, R; Karp, K; Maciel, LS; Herodes, K; Rinken, T. (2023). "Phytochemical characterization of oil and protein fractions isolated from Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) wine by-product." LWT, 178, 114632. DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114632.

Hussain, S; Sharma, M; Jarg, T; Aav, R; Bhat R. (2023). "Natural pigments (anthocyanins and chlorophyll) and antioxidants profiling of European red and green gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa L.) extracted using green techniques (UAE-citric acid-mediated extraction)." Current Research in Food Science, 7, 100629. DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2023.100629.

Sarv, V; Venskutonis, PR; Tamkutė, L; Baranauskienė, R; Urbonavičienė, D; Viškelis, P; Bhat, R. "Extraction of Lipophilic Components from Rowanberry (Sorbus Aucuparia L.) Pomace with Supercritical CO2 and Their Fractionation at Subcritical Conditions at Low Temperatures." Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4404726 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4404726.

Sarv, V; Kerner, K; Venskutonis, PR; Rocchetti G; Becchi, PP; Lucini, L; Tänavots, A; Bhat, R. (2023). "Untargeted metabolomics and conventional quality characterization of rowanberry pomace ingredients in meatballs." Food Chemistry, 19, 100761. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2023.100761.

Kerner, K., Kazernavičiūtė, R., Jõudu, I., Rocchetti, G., Lucini, L., Tänavots, A., Hussain, S., & Venskutonis, P. R. Evaluation of different blackcurrant seed ingredients in meatballs by using conventional quality assessment and untargeted metabolomics. Meat Science, 2023, 200, 109160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109160 (link to publication)

Ben-Othman, S., Bleive, U., Kaldmäe, H., Aluvee, A., Rätsep, R., Karp, K., Maciel, L. S., Herodes, K., & Rinken, T. (2023). Phytochemical characterization of oil and protein fractions isolated from Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) wine by-product. LWT, 178, 114632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114632 (link to publication)

Malenica, D., Kass, M., Bhat, R. Sustainable Management and Valorization of Agri-Food Industrial Wastes and By-Products as Animal Feed: For Ruminants, Non-Ruminants and as Poultry Feed. Sustainability 2023, 15, 117. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010117 (link to publication)

Rocchetti, G., Ferronato, G., Sarv, V., Kerner, K., Venskutonis, P. R., & Lucini, L. Meat extenders from different sources as protein-rich alternatives to improve the technological properties and functional quality of meat products. Current Opinion in Food Science, 2023, 49, 100967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100967 (link to publication)

Sarv, V; Venskutonis, PR; Jūrienė, L. et al. (2023). "Extraction of lipophilic components from rowanberry pomace with supercritical CO2 and their fractionation at subcritical conditions at low temperatures," 28 August 2023, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3284858/v1.

Sats, A; Yurchenko, S; Kaart, T; Tatar, V; Lutter, L; Jõudu, I. (2022). "Bovine colostrum: Postpartum changes in fat globule size distribution and fatty acid profile." Journal of Dairy Science, 105 (5), 3846−3860. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-20420.

2022

Sharma, M., Hussain, S., Shalima, T., Aav, R., & Bhat, R. (2022) Valorization of seabuckthorn pomace to obtain bioactive carotenoids: An innovative approach of using green extraction techniques (ultrasonic and microwave-assisted extractions) synergized with green solvents (edible oils). Industrial Crops and Products, 175, 114257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114257 (link to publication)

Nero, G., Kivirand, K., Ben Othman, S., & Rinken, T. (2022). Amperometric method for the determination of cellulase activity and its optimization using response surface method. Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, 13(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40543-022-00331-8 (link to publication)

Ibrahim M, Aav A, Jõudu I. (2022) The potential and limitations for applications of oat proteins in the food industry. Agronomy Research, 2022, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 161–173. https://doi.org/10.15159/ar.22.008 (link to publication)

2021

Sarv, V.; Venskutonis, P.R.; Rätsep, R.; Aluvee, A.; Kazernavičiūtė, R.; Bhat, R. Antioxidants Characterization of the Fruit, Juice, and Pomace of Sweet Rowanberry (Sorbus aucuparia L.) Cultivated in Estonia. Antioxidants 2021, 10, 1779. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10111779 (link to publication)

Kerner, K.; Jõudu, I.; Tänavots, A.; Venskutonis, P.R. Application of Raw and Defatted by Supercritical CO2 Hemp Seed Press-Cake and Sweet Grass Antioxidant Extract in Pork Burger Patties. Foods 2021, 10, 1904. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10081904 (link to publication)

Rätsep R, Karp K, Maante-Kuljus M, Aluvee A, Kaldmäe H, Bhat R. Recovery of Polyphenols from Vineyard Pruning Wastes—Shoots and Cane of Hybrid Grapevine (Vitis sp.) Cultivars. Antioxidants. 2021, 10, 1059. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10071059 (link to publication)

Bhat, IUH, Bhat R. Quercetin: A Bioactive Compound Imparting Cardiovascular and Neuroprotective Benefits: Scope for Exploring Fresh Produce, Their Wastes, and By-Products. Biology. 2021, 10, 586. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology10070586 (link to publication)

Hussain S, Sharma M, Bhat R. Valorisation of Sea Buckthorn Pomace by Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction of Soluble Dietary Fibre Using Response Surface Methodology. Foods. 2021; 10(6):1330. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10061330 (link to publication)

Sharma M, Bhat R, Usmani Z, McClements DJ, Shukla P, Raghavendra VB, Gupta VK. Bio-Based Formulations for Sustainable Applications in Agri-Food-Pharma. Biomolecules. 2021; 11(5):768. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11050768 (link to publication)

Ben-Othman S, Rinken T. (2021) Immobilization of Pectinolytic Enzymes on Nylon 6/6 Carriers. Applied Sciences. 2021; 11(10):4591. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11104591 (link to publication)

Bhat R, Sharma M, Rätsep R, Malenica D, Jõgi K. (2021). Challenges and Prospects of Tackling Food Loss and Wastes in the Circular Economy Context. In: Sustainable Food Value Chain Development in Context of SDGs: Perspectives from Developing and Emerging Economies, Editor(s): S.A. Narula & S. P. Raj: Publisher: Springer Nature (in press).

Sharma M, Usmani Z, Gupta VK and Bhat R. (2021). Valorization of fruits and vegetable wastes and by-products to produce natural pigments, Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, DOI:10.1080/07388551.2021.1873240 (link to publication)

Sharma M, and Bhat R. (2021). A synergistic approach for the extraction of industrially useful carotenoids from pumpkin wastes using corn oil Foods, (in press).

Jõgi K, Malenica D, Jõudu I, Bhat R. (2021). Compositional evaluation of hot-pressed rapeseed cake for the purpose of bioplastic production. Agronomy Research, 19,

https://doi.org/10.15159/AR.21.033 (in press). (link to publication)

Sharma M and Rajeev Bhat. (2021). Extraction of Carotenoids from Pumpkin Peel and Pulp: Comparison between Innovative Green Extraction Technologies (Ultrasonic and Microwave-Assisted Extractions Using Corn Oil). Foods, 10, 787. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10040787 (link to publication)

2020

Jõgi K, Rajeev Bhat. 2020. Valorization of food processing wastes and by-products for bioplastic production. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 18, 100326, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2020.100326 (link to publication)

A. Sats, T. Kaart, V. Poikalainen, A. Aare, L. Lepasalu, H. Andreson,1 and I. Jõudu. 2020. Bovine colostrum whey: Postpartum changes of particle size distribution and immunoglobulin G concentration at different filtration pore sizes J. Dairy Sci. 103 https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17604 (in press)

Keres, Indrek; Alaru, Maarika; Talgre, Liina; Luik, Anne; Eremeev, Viacheslav; Sats, Andres; Jõudu, Ivi; Riisalu, Anu; Loit, Evelin. 2020. Impact of weather conditions and farming systems on size distribution of starch granules and flour yield of winter wheat Agriculture 2020, 10, 22; doi:10.3390/agriculture10010022 (link to publication)

Malenica D, Bhat R. (2020) Review article: Current research trends in fruit and vegetables wastes and by-products management-Scope and opportunities in the Estonian context. Agronomy Research 18(S3), 1760–1795 https://doi.org/10.15159/AR.20.086

Ben-Othman, Sana; Jõudu, Ivi; Bhat, Rajeev (2020) Bioactives from agri-food wastes: present insights and future challenges. Molecules 2020, 25, 510; doi:10.3390/molecules25030510 (link to publication)

Rajeev Bhat (2020). Bioactive Compounds of Rhubarb (Rheum Species). In: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. H.N. Murthy, K.Y. Paek (eds.): Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes, Reference Series in Phytochemistry, Springer, Nature, Online ISBN 978-3-030-44578-2, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44578-2_14-1.

Rajeev Bhat, 2020. Bioactive Compounds of Allium Species. In: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. H. N. Murthy, K. Y. Paek (eds.), Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes, Springer, Nature, Online ISBN 978-3-030-44578-2, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44578-2_17-1.

Usmani Z., M. Sharma, Y. Karpichev, N. Gathergood, Rajeev Bhat, V. K. Gupta. (2020). Pre-treatment of plant feedstocks and agro-food waste using ionic liquids; In: Recent Developments in Bioenergy Research, Bioenergy Research, 2nd Edition, (Eds., V.K.Gupta, H. Treichel, R.C. Kuhad and S. Rodriguez-Couto), Elsevier Publishers, The Netherlands Pp.393-413, ISBN 978-0-12-819597-0, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819597-0.00021-0.

Hussain S, Jõudu I, Rajeev Bhat. 2020. Dietary Fiber from Underutilized Plant Resources-A Positive Approach for Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes. Sustainability 12, 5401; doi:10.3390/su12135401 (ISI impact factor: 2.576). (link to publication)

Farkas C, Rezessy-Szabó JM, Gupta VK, Bujna E, Pham TM, Pásztor-Huszár K, Friedrich L, Rajeev Bhat, Thakur VK, Nguyen QD. 2020. Batch and fed-batch ethanol fermentation of cheese-whey powder with mixed cultures of different yeasts. Energies 12 (23), 4495; doi:10.3390/en12234495 (ISI impact factor: 2.67). (link to publication)

Sarv V, Venskutonis PR, Rajeev Bhat. 2020. The Sorbus spp.−Underutilised Plants for Foods and Nutraceuticals: Review on polyphenolic phytochemicals and antioxidant potential. Antioxidants, 9(9), 813; https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9090813 (ISI impact factor: 5.01).

Rätsep R, Karp K, Maante-Kuljus M, Aluvee A, Rajeev Bhat. 2020. Polyphenols and resveratrol from discarded leaf biomass of grapevine (Vitis sp.): Effect of cultivar and viticultural practices in Estonia. Agriculture, 10, 393; 1-9, https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10090393 (ISI impact factor: 2). (link to publication)

2019

Rajeev Bhat. 2019. Progressing with the Waste to Wealth Concept - Novel Approaches to Utilize Wastes (By-Products) For Potential Food Industrial Applications. Keynote speaker at the 3rd International Congress on Biochemistry and Microbiology Applied Technologies- "BMAT" 2019, Hotel Vincci Marillia, October 31-3 November 2019, Hammamet City, Tunisia (http://aea-environnement.com/BMAT2019.html)

Rajeev Bhat*. 2019. Practical Insights on Sustainability Challenges Incurred in the Agri-Food Sector, Keynote speaker at the Institute of Technology, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu, Estonia. In: 10th International Conference - Biosystems Engineering, May 8-9, 2019 (https://bse.emu.ee/prof-rajeev-bhat-to-deliver-a-keynote-speech-on-sustainability-of-agri-food-sector/)

Rajeev Bhat*, Ivi Jõudu. 2019. Novel approaches to utilize agri-food wastes (by-products) for potential food industrial applications. World Conference on Sustainable Life Sciences, Budapest, Hungary, EU, 30th June to 07 July 2019: Invited ORAL Presentation.

Ivi Jõudu*, Piia Pääso, Rajeev Bhat. 2019. ERA Chair for Food (By-) Products Valorisation Technologies of the Estonian University of Life Sciences (VALORTECH). FOODBALT 2019 and NEEFOOD 2019, May 2-3, 2019, Jelgava, Latvia; E-poster presentation.

Rajeev Bhat*. 2019. ERA Chair Valortech activities and research plans, curriculum development. Invited Speaker at the Joint seminar of the Chair of Crop Science and Plant Biology, The Centre of Excellence EcolChange and Polli Horticultural Research Centre, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, ERA Chair Valortech and Seedri Arboretum supported by the ASTRA Project Value Chain Based Bioeconomy (Center for Bioeconomy Development), 13 September 2019, Polli Horticultural Research Centre, Estonia.

Rajeev Bhat*, Ivi Jõudu. 2019. Emerging issues and challenges in agri-food supply chain. In: Sustainable Food Supply Chains, 1st Edition, Planning, Design, and Control through Interdisciplinary Methodologies (Eds. Riccardo Accorsi Riccardo Manzini), ISBN: 9780128134115, Academic Press/Elsevier, pp. 23-37 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128134115000028)

Rajeev Bhat*, Ivi Jõudu and Aziz A. 2019. Applications of Lignin in Agri-Food Industry. In: Lignin and its composites, Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Material (Eds. Ashok Kumar Nadda & Swati Sharma), Springer Publishers (in press).

Rajeev Bhat*. 2019. Bioactive Compounds of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.). In: Murthy H., Bapat V. (eds) Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts. Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Springer, Cham, Online ISBN978-3-030-06120-3, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-06120-3_4-1

Book chapters:

1. Ganesan AR, Munisamy S, Rajeev Bhat, Seedevi P, Mohane K, Matsukawae S (2021). Algal Proteins and Peptides: Current Trends and Future Prospects. Recent Advances in Micro and Macroalgal Processing- Food and Health Perspectives (eds. Gaurav Rajauria & by Gaurav Rajauria & Yvonne V. Yuan); Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition, ISBN-13: 978-1119542582, https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119542650.ch14, Pp. 418-438.

2. Rajeev Bhat, 2020. Bioactive Compounds of Rhubarb (Rheum Species). In: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. H.N. Murthy, K.Y. Paek (eds.): Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes, Reference Series in Phytochemistry, Springer, Nature, Online ISBN 978-3-030-445782, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44578-2_14-1.

3. Rajeev Bhat, 2020. Bioactive Compounds of Allium Species. In: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. H. N. Murthy, K. Y. Paek (eds.), Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes, Springer, Nature, Online ISBN 978-3-030-44578-2, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44578-2_17-1.

4. Usmani Z., M. Sharma, Y. Karpichev, N. Gathergood, Rajeev Bhat, V. K. Gupta. 2020. Pre-treatment of plant feedstocks and agro-food waste using ionic liquids; In: Recent Developments in Bioenergy Research, Bioenergy Research, 2nd Edition, (Eds., V.K.Gupta, H. Treichel, R.C. Kuhad and S. Rodriguez-Couto), Elsevier Publishers, The Netherlands Pp.393-413, ISBN 978-0-12-819597-0, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819597-0.00021-0

5. Rajeev Bhat, Sharma M, Rätsep R, Malenica D, Jõgi K (2021). Challenges and Prospects of Tackling Food Loss and Wastes in the Circular Economy Context. In: Sustainable Food Value Chain Development in Context of SDGs: Perspectives from Developing and Emerging Economies, Editor(s): S.A. Narula & S. P. Raj: Publisher: Springer Nature (in press).

6. Rajeev Bhat (2020). Bioactive Compounds of Rhubarb (Rheum Species). In: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. H.N. Murthy, K.Y. Paek (eds.): Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes, Reference Series in Phytochemistry, Springer, Nature, Online ISBN 978-3-030-44578-2, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44578-2_14-1, Pp. 1-16.

7. Rajeev Bhat (2020). Bioactive Compounds of Allium Species. In: Reference Series in Phytochemistry. H. N. Murthy, K. Y. Paek (eds.), Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Vegetables and Legumes, Springer, Nature, Online ISBN 978-3-030-44578-2, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44578-2_17-1, Pp. 1-20.

8. Rajeev Bhat (2020). Bioactive Compounds of Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.). In: Murthy H., Bapat V. (eds) Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Fruits and Nuts. Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Springer, Nature, ISBN 978-3-030-06120-3, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30182-8_4, Pp.145-156.

9. Usmani Z., M. Sharma, Y. Karpichev, N. Gathergood, Rajeev Bhat, V. K. Gupta (2020). Pre-treatment of plant feedstocks and agro-food waste using ionic liquids; In: Recent Developments in Bioenergy Research, Bioenergy Research, 2nd Edition, (Eds., V.K.Gupta, H. Treichel, R.C. Kuhad and S. Rodriguez-Couto), Elsevier Publishers, The Netherlands, ISBN 978-0-12-819597-0, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819597-0.00021-0 Pp.393-413.

10. Rajeev Bhat, Ahmad A., Jõudu I. (2020) Applications of Lignin in the Agri-Food Industry. In: Sharma S., Kumar A. (eds) Lignin. Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40663-9_10 Pp.275-298.