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Imelhayene Meriem
Saharan Bioresources, Preservation and Valuation», Department of Agronomic Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla,
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Hadbaoui Ilyes
Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra
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Bouziani Belkacem
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Setif 1 Farhat Abbas
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Keywords:
gelatin, Camel bones, Sustainable development, Green economy, Animal by-product recycling
Abstract
This study assesses the economic and environmental feasibility of gelatin extraction from camel bones within the context of sustainable development and the green economy. In 2023, Camel meat production in the Arab world reached 420,000 tons, generating over 62,000 tons of bones which can yield approximately 14,364 tons of gelatin, sufficient to meet the Arab world's entire demand. Current gelatin imports exceed 10 million USD annually, while establishing a production unit requires only about 1 million USD, making local production highly feasible. Camel bones offer a significant economic opportunity, enabling the production of high-quality halal gelatin that can support food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
Author Biographies
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Imelhayene Meriem , Saharan Bioresources, Preservation and Valuation», Department of Agronomic Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla,
Saharan Bioresources, Preservation and Valuation», Department of Agronomic Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla.
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Hadbaoui Ilyes , Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra
Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra
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Bouziani Belkacem , Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Setif 1 Farhat Abbas
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Setif 1 Farhat Abbas
