Characterization of passion fruit seed fibres—a potential fibre source

Caracterização dos resíduos da polpa do maracujá-amarelo

“…As fibras insolúveis são predominantes (CHAU & HUANG, 2004). As sementes podem ser utilizadas para a produção de óleos comestíveis ou para a indústria de cosméticos (KOBORI & JORGE, 2005).…”

Antioxidant Activities and Phenolics of Passiflora edulis Seed Recovered from Juice Production Residue

“…Although the seed is edible, it is accounted as agricultural byproducts during juice extraction that further treated as waste 12 . The seed is rich in linoleic acid 65 , which is a potential waste need a sustainable management for health promoting application 6 .…”

“…The seed fibre was prepared and characterized. It was highlighted as an important source of low calorie fibre potential for food industry as a dietary supplement 12 . However, recovery of active compound in the seed has never been presented and antioxidant activity of the seed remains unrevealed.…”

Trends for the Application of Passion Fruit Industrial By-products: A Review on the Chemical Composition and Extraction Techniques of Phytochemicals

“…On the other hand, the seeds have been characterized and explored for different purposes. The main components of passion fruit seeds are oil and fibers [12]. The oil is used to produce cosmetics and may be found commercially.…”