Abstract
Numerous nutritive, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical benefits are key attributes of fruits, a prominent product of angiosperms. Main phytochemical constituents of fruits are the secondary metabolites which serve as bioactive compounds for many drugs. Besides its pulp, other parts of fruit like seeds, kernels and more specifically peels have magnificent properties which are wasted annually. For instance, 45.22 million metric tons of mangoes are produced globally every year out of which 11% is wasted as peels, though exact data is not available for all the fruits. The peels contribute to the highest waste production and if not properly processed could be a reason for foul gases which contribute to the greenhouse effects. These peels are sources of important bioactive compounds containing antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antiviral properties. The important components present in the peels are vitamins, dietary fibers, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and carotenoids. In the current review peels of mango, papaya, citrus, pomegranate and banana are analyzed for their potential bioactive compounds and their associated biological activities. These peels are also sources of vital biochemical compounds which have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antiviral properties.
UROOJ YOUSAF VIRK, MUHAMMAD AFZAL, MUSHTAQ AHMAD SALEEM, SALMA BATOOL. (2021) Potential Antimicrobials and Phytochemical analysis of five fruit peels- A Review, Biologia – Journal of Biological Society of Pakistan, Volume 67(I), Issue 1.
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