Banana Peel (Musa ABB cv. Nam Wa Mali-Ong) as a Source of Value-Adding Components and the Functional Properties of Its Bioactive Ingredients

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Title: Banana Peel (Musa ABB cv. Nam Wa Mali-Ong) as a Source of Value-Adding Components and the Functional Properties of Its Bioactive Ingredients
Authors: Pattarapol Khamsaw, Sarana Rose Sommano, Malaiporn Wongkaew, William G. T. Willats, Cassie R. Bakshani, Sasithorn Sirilun, Piyachat Sunanta
Source: Plants, Vol 13, Iss 5, p 593 (2024)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Botany
Subject Terms: antioxidant properties, banana by-product, glycoarray, prebiotic activity, prebiotic index, Botany, QK1-989
More Details: Banana peel (BP) is the primary by-product generated during banana processing which causes numerous environmental issues. This study examines the physical attributes, proximate analysis, glycoarray profiling, antioxidant abilities, and prebiotic activity of BP. The analysis demonstrated that carbohydrates constituted the primary components of BP and the glycoarray profiling indicated that BP contains multiple pectin and hemicellulose structures. BP also contained phenolic compounds, including (+)-catechin and gallic acid, flavonoid compounds, and antioxidant activities. BP demonstrated prebiotic effects by promoting the proliferation of advantageous gut bacteria while inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria. The prebiotic index scores demonstrated that BP exhibited a greater capacity to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in comparison to regular sugar. The study demonstrated the potential of the BP as a valuable source of dietary fibre, bioactive compounds, and prebiotics. These components have beneficial characteristics and can be utilised in the production of food, feed additives, and functional food.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2223-7747
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/5/593; https://doaj.org/toc/2223-7747
DOI: 10.3390/plants13050593
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/21ccc77fe92e4706b478df34cbe1eaa2
Accession Number: edsdoj.21ccc77fe92e4706b478df34cbe1eaa2
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:22237747
DOI:10.3390/plants13050593
Published in:Plants
Language:English