Value-addition of pummelo (Citrus grandis) Peel- A Review

The peel of pummelo accounts for approximately 30% fruit weight. Pummelo which has been considered as a by-product is rich in various nutrients and functional compounds, while most the disposed wastes. utilization peels could not only result valued-added products/ingredients, but also reduce environmental threats. Essential oil, polyphenols pectin were recovered from by many ways. By mainly reviewing recent articles, be directly used to make marmalade. It can candied or dipped chocolate served. eaten raw salads drinks well peel, tea, jams, etc. Including, components (essential oils, pectin, polyphenols, etc.) extracted applied food, pharmaceutical fields. methods like extraction exerted significant influences on composition, physicochemical properties, bioactivities structures resultant fractions. essential oils are An eco-friendly option insect pest management. Citrus maxima oil (CMEO), A waste product, characterized it, evaluated its potential Furthermore, pomelo was exploited bioethanol, adsorbents, packaging