Value and utilization of Procambarus clarkii waste: a review
摘要
China is the largest producer and consumer of Procambarus clarkii, generating large amounts of shrimp heads, shells, and other waste. These wastes contain a wide range of biologically active compounds, such as chitin, chitosan, chitooligosaccharide, protein, calcium, and astaxanthin, all of which hold potential applications in environment, medicine, food, agriculture, and related fields. However, traditional and novel extraction methods have certain drawbacks, including high costs, poor reproducibility, inadaptability to large-scale production, and environmental pollution. Therefore, green, low-cost, and scalable production processes are urgently required. In addition, existing studies on Procambarus clarkii waste have mainly focused on the extraction of various functional components; however, research on the practical applications of the extracted functional components for practical applications is insufficient. This review describes various extraction methods and the potential applications of the bioactive components of Procambarus clarkii waste, aiming to promote innovative strategies for the comprehensive utilization of Procambarus clarkii waste to minimize resource waste.