valorization

Nutritional, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Citrus Peels: A Sustainable Valorization Approach

Sudeshna Sengupta, Rojina Khatun, Aanchal Kumari, Roshlina Rai, Subarna Dutta, Torsha Mondal, Banani Chattaraj & Malavika Bhattacharya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: Citrus peels are often discarded as waste despite being rich in bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. Traditional extraction methods for these compounds are not always sustainable and can lead to environmental harm. Using a sustainable vaporization appro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121517

Bioactive Compounds from Mangosteen Fruit Peels (Garcinia mangostana L.) and Assessment of their Antioxidant Potential

Yves Didier Mboma Nseme, Kevin Fabrice Paul Mandeng, Jafarou Mounpou, Imelda Lucresse Nouteza Djuikoo, Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Roger Moïse Mbanga Baleba, Hippolyte Tene Mouafo & Gabriel Nama Medoua · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

The aim of this study was to quantify the bioactive compounds in mangosteen fruit peels and assess their antioxidant activity. Peels from washed mature fruits of Garcinia mangostana (L.) were dried, crushed, and sieved, and the bioactive compounds were extracted using distilled w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i111354