Bioactives from citrus food waste: types, extraction technologies and application

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Science
• Biochemistry
• Environmental Science

Background:

• Citrus fruits are valuable sources of bioactive compounds.
• Citrus fruit processing generates substantial waste, posing environmental challenges.
• Valorizing citrus waste offers a sustainable solution to resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review extraction strategies for chemical elements from citrus waste.
• To identify bioactive compounds present in citrus waste.
• To explore the pharmacological and medicinal benefits of these compounds.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of extraction techniques for citrus waste.
• Analysis of phytochemical constituents and bioactive compounds.
• Evaluation of documented pharmacological and medicinal applications.

Main Results:

• Various efficient methods exist for extracting valuable compounds from citrus waste.
• Citrus waste contains numerous bioactive compounds with significant biological potential.
• These compounds exhibit promising pharmacological activities and medicinal benefits.

Conclusions:

• Citrus waste can be effectively repurposed as a source of valuable bioactive compounds.
• Further research into extraction and application can lead to sustainable industrial practices.
• Valorization of citrus waste contributes to a circular economy and reduces environmental burden.