India is the second largest consumer and producer of fruits globally. It leads to ample solid waste per year from fruit processing industries that have been proven hazardous to the surroundings. Punica granatum (Pomegranate) belongs to the Lythraceae subfamily Punicoideae, which exhibits immense nutritional properties and delicious flavoring components. The weight of this fruit mainly consists of peel, i.e., 50%, followed by 40% of arils and 10% of seeds. Thus, the major byproduct is a peel that holds many valuable bioactive compounds in higher concentrations viz saponins, carotenoids, steroids, polyphenols, quercetin derivatives, caffeic acid, phenolic acids, flavonoids, ellagitannins, p-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, anthocyanidins, triterpenoids, glycosides, tannins, and many more. Consequently, it results in wide-ranging therapeutic applications, including antioxidative, anti-microbial, antihypertensive, anti-carcinogenic, anti-genotoxic, anti-inflammatory, glucoregulation, cardio-protective, hepato-protective and nephroprotective effects along with prebiotic potential. Considering their nutritional and therapeutic aspects, these peels can be used for many purposes rather than being disposed of. With a value-added approach, it is utilized in many food and non-food sectors. So, this review aims to explore the therapeutic potential of P. granatum peel and enlighten its diverse applications in the food industry.

Background: Inclination of the world towards natural and super foods has intended researchers and nutritionists to develop foods that are highly nutritious, feasible, eco-friendly along with immuno-boosting potential. Massive amounts of agro-industrial waste are generated across the world which can be turned-up into a functional ingredient by utilization and transformation of these wastes into wealth. An Indian balanced diet consists of foods from all food categories, with fruits and vegetables constituting one-fourth of the diet. Since ancient times, pomegranate (Punica granatum) and its various parts have been well-known for their therapeutic properties and delicious flavor. Worldwide approximately million tons of pomegranate peels are produced per annum which are a considerable source of vitamins, minerals, and numerous bioactive compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids (anthocyanins, flavonols, flavones) and tannins. Consequently, it has many health benefits, including antioxidative, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antimutagenic, cardio-protective, hepato-protective, nephro-protective properties as well as it is also helpful in the prevention of many other chronic diseases. Its safety and efficacy for consumption have been proved by incorporating it in food products and industrial applications. The main aim of this review is to focus on the vital bioactive compounds present in pomegranate peel and their positive health benefits on human health

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Inclination of the world towards natural and super foods have intended the researchers and nutritionist to develop foods that are highly nutritious, feasible, eco-friendly as well as can act as an immuno-booster. Massive amounts of agro-industrial waste generation throughout the world have drawn attention for its utilization and transformation from waste to wealth. A healthy Indian diet includes food from all food groups in which one-fourth part of diet is covered by fruits and vegetables. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) and its various parts are one amongst the most familiar fruit for its therapeutic applications and wonderful flavor since traditional times. Million tons of pomegranate peels are produced per annum around the world and is a considerable source of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, and numerous bioactive compounds like phenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanins, flavonols, flavones etc. Consequently, providing many health benefits like cardio-protective, nephro-protective, hepato-protective, anticancer, antimutagenic, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and many other chronic diseases. Its safety and efficacy for consumption had been proved by the incorporation in food products and industrial applications. The main aim of this chapter is to focus on the presence of vital bioactive compounds in pomegranate peel and their functional benefits on human health.

Vernonia is a woody shrub of family Asteraceae. Over 1500 species are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. There are more than 54 species known to possess similar morphological features with the characteristic bitter taste. The pharmacological properties of different parts like seeds, leaves, roots are well documented in folk medicine. They are rich in biologically active constituents such as alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroid tannins, and carotenoids having broad therapeutic activities like anti-inflammatory, hypolgycaemic, hyperlipidemia, antimicrobial, antitumor, antioxidative, antiproliferative, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, etc. The present study summarizes and discusses the phytochemical profile, pharmacological properties and toxicological effects of Vernonia plant.