{"tema_id":"167","string":"Food Residue Biomass","created":"2025-05-21 15:20:06","code":null,"notes":[{"@type":"Scope note","@lang":"en-EN","@value":"Waste Management "},{"@type":"Bibliographic note","@lang":"en-EN","@value":"\nMichalopoulos, I., G. M. Lytras, D. Mathioudakis, C. Lytras, A. Goumenos, I. Zacharopoulos, K. Papadopoulou, and G. Lyberatos, \u201cHydrogen and Methane Production from Food Residue Biomass Product (FORBI)\u201d, Waste and Biomass Valorization, Vol. 11, No. 5, May 1, 2020, pp. 1647\u20131655.\n "},{"@type":"Definition note","@lang":"en-EN","@value":"FORBI \u2013 Food Residue Biomass is the category of organic waste materials originating from the agri-food supply chain that can be repurposed or valorized for energy production, bio-based materials, soil amendment, animal feed, or other industrial uses. It is considered a sustainable and renewable resource, as it provides an alternative to fossil-based feedstocks while contributing to waste reduction and circular economy goals.\nThese residues include:\n\n\nCrop residues (e.g., stalks, leaves, husks)\n\n\nFood processing by-products (e.g., peels, pulp, shells, bones)\n\n\nRetail and household food waste (e.g., expired or spoiled food, leftovers)\n\n\nSlaughterhouse waste (e.g., blood, fat, organs)\n\n\nSource: From agriculture, food industry, retail, and households\nComposition: Rich in organic matter (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, fibers)\nPotential uses:\n\n\nAnaerobic digestion (biogas)\n\n\nComposting (soil improver)\n\n\nBiochar production\n\n\nFeedstock for bio-based products\n\n "}]}