27
Apr
Use of banana peels as bioactive ingredients and their potential application in the food industry
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Authors
Hana Mohd Zaini, Jumardi Roslan, Suryani Sallah, Eliseo Munsu, Nurul Shaeera Sulaiman, Wolyna Pindi
Abstract
Banana peel is a source of bioactive compounds. These elements can help fight against different diseases or infections, which justifies a greater depth in the investigations. In addition, this class of product shows great potential as a source of functional ingredients and packaging materials in food products.
Importance of the article for the Red Tecnomifood
The use and recovery of agricultural by-products is a growing trend within the food industry, which also contributes to the efficient use of resources and the fight against food waste. Likewise, the banana peel, being used in some areas of the world as food, has great potential to become a functional food.
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