Rindbased
Rindbased is a term used to describe a design and analysis approach that foregrounds the rind—the outer protective layer of fruits, vegetables, and some biological materials—in the development of products, processes, and systems. The concept draws on ideas from circular economy, waste valorization, and biomaterials, treating rind as a primary resource rather than waste. The name signals a shift from viewing rind as waste to considering rind as a core design input.
Origin and scope: The term emerged in late 2010s within sustainability discourse, with early examples in food
Applications: In food and nutrition, rindbased processes recover pectin, cellulose, and antioxidants from citrus peels and
Challenges: Variability of rind properties, supply chain coordination, and regulatory acceptance pose hurdles. Research emphasizes standardization,