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Valorization of Pomegranate Peels: A Biorefinery Approach

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In this paper, the chemical composition of pomegranate peels and the possible value-added products that can be produced from this commonly discarded agro-waste are discussed.
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Recent studies have shown that pomegranate peels (PP) is a valuable source of valuable bioactive compounds, most of which can be converted into value-added products. We herein review this conversion process and provide an outline on the chemical composition of PP and the possible value-added products that can be produced from this commonly discarded agro-waste. We have also discussed its use as a substrate to produce medicinal compounds and bioactive phenolic compounds (e.g., phenolic acids, flavonoids, vitamin C, fertilizers, dietary fibers, and tannins) as well as its use in nanomaterial synthesis. Based on available evidence, it is obvious that PP has a wide variety of applications, and thus, developing an efficient system to utilize PP adequately will help to completely utilize its potential benefits. The biorefinery approach shows promising potential for efficient utilization of PP; however, additional studies should be conducted in this area.

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Studies on the Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Peel and Seed Extracts Using in Vitro Models

TL;DR: This is the first report on the antioxidant properties of the extracts from pomegranate peel and seeds and can be further extended to exploit them for their possible application for the preservation of food products as well as their use as health supplements and neutraceuticals.
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Punica granatum (pomegranate) and its potential for prevention and treatment of inflammation and cancer.

TL;DR: The phytochemistry and pharmacological actions of all Punica granatum components suggest a wide range of clinical applications for the treatment and prevention of cancer, as well as other diseases where chronic inflammation is believed to play an essential etiologic role.
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Evaluation of antioxidant properties of pomegranate peel extract in comparison with pomegranate pulp extract

TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper extracted antioxidants from pomegranate peel, using a mixture of ethanol, methanol and acetone, and the antioxidant properties of the extract were further investigated as compared with the pulp extract.
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Therapeutic applications of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.): a review.

TL;DR: The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., is an ancient, mystical, unique fruit borne on a small, long-living tree cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region, as far north as the Himalayas, in Southeast Asia, and in California and Arizona in the United States.
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