Enzyme-treated chicory for cosmetics: application assessment and techno-economic analysis

Abstract

Keypoints Industrial chicory waste streams can be upgraded. Chicory by-product was treated with enzymes to produce an antimicrobial ingredient. Process is profitable and product suitable for cosmetic/personal care applications.

Keywords

• Chicory
• By-product
• Antimicrobial activity
• Enzyme treatment
• Techno-economic analysis