Abstract

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) and orange (Citrus sinensis) peels, commonly regarded as waste materials in the fruit processing industry, possess a wealth of bioactive compounds with significant potential for various applications. This study aimed to investigate the efficient extraction of bioactive compounds from pomegranate and orange peels using different extraction techniques and evaluate their potential applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and agriculture. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to understand the composition of pomegranate and orange peels and to identify suitable extraction methods for maximizing the yield of bioactive compounds. Various extraction techniques including solvent extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, and supercritical fluid extraction were evaluated to determine their effectiveness in extracting phenolic compounds, flavonoids, antioxidants, and other bioactive constituents.

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