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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Citrus sinensis: A potential plant source for antimicrobial activity and value added products
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Priyanka K S, Khalid Imran, Sravani Singirikonda, Selva Kumar D
Abstract
Plants and their by-products have been used for therapeutic purposes from time immemorial. The Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) is the most widely farmed and commercialised citrus species. C. sinensis fruit is most known for its vitamin C content, but it also contains other phytochemicals such as phenolics and carotenoids that are considered to have health advantages. After peeling the external skin (flavedo), the C. sinensis fruit is normally eaten whole or processed into juice. This peeling procedure generates a significant amount of debris. The majority of research has been on citrus fruits, with little attention paid to citrus peels, despite the fact that they have been widely utilised as food ingredients and as a significant herb since ancient times. Citrus peels contain a range of bioactive compounds, especially flavonoids, and they are a significant source of essential oil (EO) and pectin as well as other nutrients. Citrus peel's health-promoting biological effects include antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anticancer properties, allowing it to be exploited as a source of functional components and preservatives in the production of nutritionally safe novel foods. C. sinensis have demonstrated antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungus, and multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms. The researchers developed modern, cost-effective, and time-saving methods for extracting antimicrobial compounds and producing antimicrobial films from the peel of C. sinensis. Many novel value-added products are developed from citrus peels, in addition to its medical value. Citrus peel valorisation is beneficial to the environment as well as the bio-economy. Citrus waste management is a rural economy resource that is underutilized. This review summarises the major antimicrobial activities of C. sinensis, and possibilities for value addition via waste management measures.
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Pages:1571-1575
How to cite this article:
Priyanka K S, Khalid Imran, Sravani Singirikonda, Selva Kumar D "<em>Citrus sinensis</em>: A potential plant source for antimicrobial activity and value added products ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 1571-1575
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