Evaluation of Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Citrus Peels Powders Fortified Biscuits in Albino Induced Hyperlipidemia

Citrus peels, citrus juices factories waste by-products are valuable functional food. This investigation evaluated activity citrus peels powders fortified biscuits antihyperlipidemic in induced hyperlipidemic rats. 10% fortified biscuits (FB) with peels powders of four citrus groups, namely: Hyperlipidemic basal diet (HLD) + 10% (FB) with Baladi orange peels powder (PP); HLD + 10% FB with 10% Abo-Sora orange (PP); HLD + 10% FB with Tangerine (PP); and HLD + 10% FB with Baladi lemon (PP) were assessed. Three extra groups: HLD Group, HLD + 10% wheat flour biscuits group, and basal diet control (BD) were assessed. Effect of studied groups on body weight (BW), cholesterol fractions, and triglycerides was assessed. Data recorded positive BW gain in all studied groups. Highest BW gain was recorded in HLD + 10% FB Abo-Sora (PP), and HLD + 10% FB Baladi lemon (PP), suggesting recommending both groups for under-weight persons diets. Data showed that HLD + 10% FBASORP reduced cholesterol, (28.838%), LDL (33.357%), and triglycerides (49.936%), and raised HDL (28.838%) of rats serum recommending it for obese, and hyperlipidemic persons diets.