Fiber and polyphenols in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel and its use in foods.

Abstract

The waste (peels) of fruit and vegetables are called agro-industrial co-products, and are a problem due to the environmental pollution they produce, since they are normally thrown away or only used as animal feed. The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a fruit of which more than half of its weight is made up of the peel; which is an important source of dietary fiber and polyphenols. Due to these ingredients, pomegranate peel has been studied for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. There are many studies with pomegranate peel, so this work includes a brief patent section. The objective of this work was to know the importance of pomegranate peel as a source of fiber and polyphenols and its use in food.