Fruit Waste Its Functionality And Utilization

Review Article
Vasanthi .P and Saradha Ramadas .V
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2019.1001.3102
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Fruit, pomace, waste, utilization.
Abstract: 

“Fruit” normally means the fleshy seed - associated structures of a plant. Fruit pomace (skin, seed, marc) a byproduct of pressing raw fruits for juice, is a rich source of nutrients and bioactive components. Fruit waste generated from fruit pomace centers are rich source of polyphenol, flavanoids, tannins, ascorbic acid, natural antioxidants, fibre and other bio active compounds which contributes to the activity of antioxidants. It can be utilized for various food preparations in the form dried or incorporated into many value added foods.