Nutraceutical Application and Industrial Utilization of Banana (Musa Paradisica L. Variety “Bhusawal Keli”) Peels (Review Article)

Abstract

The main by-product of the banana processing industry is peel, which represents almost 30% of fruit. Naturally occurring substances are cheap, renewable, biodegradable, do not contain heavy metals or other toxic chemicals, are therefore eco-friendly and hence ecologically acceptable. The significance of banana peel has been documented over the year as an antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, and neuroprotective agent, so on. Here this review highlights some other interesting facts about banana peel like its anticorrosive properties and clinical properties. Hence, this review intends to highlight the industrial utilization of banana peel. Thus, phenolic compounds and enzymes like oxalate oxidase and SOD (germin family) from banana peel can be exploited as a health supplement due to its richness in natural antioxidants coupled with medicinal applications. Antioxidant and Antimicrobial properties of banana peel make it a natural ingredient in food-grade applications. The review below highlights some of the interesting and important properties of banana peel as a corrosion inhibitor and its industrial applications likewise, in the metal, steel industry, clinical industry and food industry.

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