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ReviewFrontiers in nutrition2022

Pomegranate Peel as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: A Mini Review on Their Physiological Functions.

Yaxian Mo, Jiaqi Ma, Wentao Gao, Lei Zhang, Jiangui Li, Jingming Li, Jiachen Zang

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Review in Frontiers in nutrition, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 57 papers.

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57citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

57 citing papers in PubMed, 129 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yaxian MoCollege of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Jiaqi MaCollege of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Wentao GaoCollege of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Lei ZhangCollege of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.
Jiangui LiCollege of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Ürümqi, China.
Jingming LiCollege of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Jiachen ZangCollege of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Xinjiang Agricultural University · CNChina Agricultural University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The production and consumption of pomegranates have always been increasing owing to their taste and nutrition. However, during fruit processing, a large number of by-products are produced, such as peels and seeds, which can lead to environmental pollution problems if not handled properly. The pomegranate peel takes up about 26-30% of the total weight, while it contains abundant bioactive substances. This paper carries out a mini review of the characterization and physiological functions of key bioactive compounds in pomegranate peel, comprehensively assessing their effects on human health. The overview summarizes the main phenolic substances in pomegranate peel, including tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. Dietary fiber and other bioactive substances such as alkaloids, minerals, and vitamins are also mentioned. These components act as antioxidants by improving oxidative biomarkers and scavenging or neutralizing reactive oxygen species, further contributing to their extensive functions like anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antibacterial, and cardiovascular protection. Overall, it is envisaged that through the deeper understanding of bioactive compounds in pomegranate peel, the waste sources can be better reused for physiological applications.

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bioactive compoundsfood by-productsphysiological functionspomegranate peelresources reuse

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PMID35757262
PMCPMC9218663
OpenAlexW4285743465

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