Saffron

Charis M. Galanakis is a multidisciplinary scientist in agricultural sciences as well as food and environmental science, technology, and sustainability, with experience in both industry and academia. He is the research and innovation director of Galanakis Laboratories in Chania, Greece, an adjunct professor of King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the director of Food Waste Recovery Group (SIG5) of ISEKI Food Association in Vienna, Austria. He pioneered the new discipline of food waste recovery and has established the most prominent innovation network in the field. He also serves as a senior consultant for the food industry and expert evaluator for international and regional funded programs and proposals. He is an editorial board member of Food and Bioproducts Processing, Food Research International, and Foods, has edited over 45 books, and has published hundreds of research articles, reviews, monographs, chapters, and conference proceedings.

• 1. Biochemistry and metabolism2. Antioxidant activities of bioactive compounds and various extracts obtained from saffron3. Extraction of bioactive compounds from saffron species4. Emerging technologies for the recovery of bioactive compounds from saffron species5. Encapsulation of Saffron Bioactive Compounds6. Saffron as Natural Food Colorant and Applications7. Use of saffron as a functional food and saffron nutraceuticals8. Patent survey on saffron and its multiple applications: an update