The effect of novel extraction methods (pulse-electric field and ultrasound) on the bioactive compounds of pomegranate peel

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1 AREEO

2 MUMS

10.22092/mpt.2024.365796.1153

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The production of pomegranate fruit is increasing because of growing consumer awareness of its potential health benefits. It is estimated that the global pomegranate market will reach a value of approximately $338.6 million by 2030. In addition to fresh consumption, most of the produced fruit is used to make juice, but approximately 54% is turned into agricultural waste during the juice production chain. Fruit skin is the main part of these wastes, which contains bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties and antioxidant activity. Different methods do the extraction of bioactive compounds with maximum efficiency. Traditional extraction methods require a long time and large amounts of solvent; While novel extraction methods such as extraction with the help of ultrasound and electric pulse field are faster and more efficient methods. Therefore, technical knowledge, awareness, and optimal use of new methods of extraction of bio-active compounds, along with scientific promotion, will cause economic and industrial development of the country and reduce environmental pollution.

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