THE DIETARY FIBER, TOTAL PHENOLIC CONTENT, AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ORANGE PEELS

Abstract

This investigation was carried out on the dried orange peels. High dietary fiber content was prepared from orange peels. The dietary fiber composition, total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of dried orange peels were studied. Methanolic orange peel extract as a natural source of antioxidant was evaluated during 6 months storage of refined sunflower oil at ambient temperature.