Banana Peels: A Waste Treasure for Human Being

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Abstract

In recent years, scientists' interest in agricultural waste has increased, and the waste has become attractive to explore and benefit from, rather than being neglected waste. Banana peels have attracted the attention of researchers due to their bioactive chemical components, so we focused on this review article on the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of banana peels that can be used as good sources of natural antioxidants and for pharmaceutical purposes in treating various diseases. Banana is an edible fruit belonging to the genus Musa (Musaceae), cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Banana peels are used as supplementary feed for livestock in their cultivation areas. Its massive by-products are an excellent source of high-value raw materials for other industries by recycling agricultural waste. Hence, the goal is to use banana by-products in various food and nonfood applications and sources of natural bioactive compounds. It can be concluded that banana peel can be successfully used in food, pharmaceutical, and other industries. Therefore, banana residues may provide new avenues and research areas for the future.

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Hikal, W. M., Said-Al Ahl, H. A. H., Bratovcic, A., Tkachenko, K. G., Sharifi-Rad, J., Kačániová, M., … Atanassova, M. (2022). Banana Peels: A Waste Treasure for Human Being. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hindawi Limited. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7616452

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