Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Karthika Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Neha Sharma, Cholakkal Shahada, Shilpa Sudheer

Abstract:
One of the most popular fruit consumed worldwide is the banana, which contributes significantly to the trash produced by food consumption. Food fiber, phenols, flavonoids, antioxidants, antimicrobial and ant carcinogenic compounds can all be found in large quantities in banana peel waste. The risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease may be decreased due to these bioactive compounds. Banana peel is added to food products to increase their nutritional value, particularly their phenolic and dietary fiber content. Banana peels have been successfully converted into biofuels like ethanol and biogas by researchers utilizing a variety of processes like fermentation and anaerobic digestion. Banana peel waste also has potential uses in agriculture as a source of organic fertilizer, which can enhance the health of the soil and the growth of plants. Animal feed made from banana peels can also be used as food, but more studies are required to guarantee its safety and effectiveness. Future studies may be able to make advantage of banana leftovers. This review focus on the utilization of banana peel waste which provide significant health benefits, environmental sustainability and the development of new products.