Exploration of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of prunus dulcis and arachis hypogaea shells extracts

Almond (Prunus dulcis) and Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) both are the edible dry fruits, belong to families "Rosaceae" "Fabaceae" respectively. There number of studies have reported biological activities fruit but a very little data is available on shells. Shells extracts possess antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anticancer due presence bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenolic compound. In present study, green extraction technique was performed. The has many benefits over traditional use alternative solvents, reduction energy consumption unit operation by-products in it. Firstly, shells were collected crushed then their prepared through technique. extract screened investigate antioxidant, antimicrobial potential. Antimicrobial activity measured well diffusion method while DPPH scavenging assay performed determine antioxidant our maximum against Staphylococcus aureus with zone inhibition 19mm ±0.20 minimum Salmonella enterica 7mm ±0.85.