The current research shows that the fruit peels contain a high amount of antioxidants, dietetic fiber, and micronutrients. The recognition of its physiologically active components has impulse a growth research area. It is also of recent interest get to use these industry subproducts in the formulation of new and functional food. Currently in Mexico, orange peels are considered a waste material and are not being used as an alternative to create subproducts. This research project was developed through an innovative dehydration process in low temperatures for the subproduct creation, and it was possible to minimize the intensity of limonene contained in the fruit's peel to reduce its bitter flavor without losing its beneficial properties. The final result of this research project was the conversion of the orange peel into a flour type that was then used for the creation of a series of new and different edible products. The results of the present research opens an opportunity to increase the capacity of the orange processing industry.
Nowadays there is a significant increase in the consumption of vegetables and fruits, due toall the therapeutic properties that have been associated with them, some of these fruits and vegetablesare consumed in processed form [1]. During the process, byproducts such as husks and seeds aregenerated, which are usually difficult to handle waste since they have a high organic load and carryan additional cost for their treatment [2]. Proteins, carbohydrates, bioactive substances, essential oils,are some of the compounds that can be found in this type of waste [3-6]. The subproduct mentionedcan be used as raw material for obtaining other products of high value for consumption. The objectiveof the present investigation was to determine the concentration of various minerals, fatty acids,resveratrol and phytosterols present in the avocado seed in order to add value to this residue. Afterconducting all these experiments in the laboratory, it was shown that the avocado seed containsresveratrol and other components that help improve glucose and cholesterol levels. An avocado seedsupplement was obtained that has been tested with rabbits for the moment.
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