Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Ekta and Mahboob Karuvakkottil

Abstract:
Seed coat, hull, husk, peels, seeds, and pomace are examples of non-utilized agriculture by-products that can pollute the environment. Furthermore, certain agricultural by-products are said to have a high nutritional value and might be employed in the food sector as a functional component and food. It is the outer covering of fruits that protects them from the surroundings. Some fruits, such as pomegranate, have a thick and rough skin, whereas others, such as mango, have a thin peel. Because of the hard texture and harsh flavor, most people avoid eating the fruit skins. Fruit peel wastes potentially contain helpful compounds similar to those found in fruit. These beneficial ingredients can be employed to create pharmacologic/medicinal, nutrient-dense, and energy-dense products. Fruit peel trash recycling has aided in the discovery of valuable substances as well as the reduction of solid waste management issues. These fruit peels can be used to extract phytochemicals of interest through efficient distillation, industrial extraction, scientific integration, and management. Fruits' outer skins are frequently peeled off and discarded because they are usually non-edible and useless. Phyto wastes are often viewed as non-edible hard seeds and peels and disposed as such. Fruit merchants on the streets and in markets, as well as the fruit processing industry as a whole, generate a lot of trash, which can be an environmental threat and a source of illness if not properly managed and handled. As a result, repurposing them as an antioxidant source could provide cost-effective new generational remedies and measurable economic rewards to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, as well as contribute to pollution control. Bioactive-functional components like polyphenols, antioxidants, and antimicrobial compounds like natural pigments, as well as bioactive-functional components like protein, peptides, polysaccharides, dietary fibers, and others, may all be found.Different forms of fruit by-products were well-integrated in the production of functional foods, such as bread and dairy products, according to studies. This review article is crucial since it sheds light on the nutritional content, health advantages, and applications of fruit by-products from fruit wastes.