Peach (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) seeds and kernels as potential plant-based functional food ingredients: A review of bioactive compounds and health-promoting activities

Unsaponifiable Compounds and Phenols Content, Antioxidant and Antitrypsin Activities of <i>Prunus persica</i> Kernel Oil

“…Similarly, the α-tocopherol was detected as the major isomer of peach kernels from Pakistan (46.67-48.7％) and Turkey (59.3％) 5,19) . However, γ-tocopherol and γ-tocotrienol were detected as the major isomers in the peach oil form Egypt (97.7％) and Spain (77.32) , respectively 3,41) . The considerable variability in the data could be attributed to different factors such as the variety, the method of oil extraction, and the amount of γ-tocopherol methyl-transferase enzyme which converts γ-tocopherol to α-tocopherol.…”

“…Thus, peach kernels might potentially serve as natural new source of oil, which is suitable as an alternative to conven- tional oil sources 2) . Considering the annual generation of peach kernels from fruit processing industry, their use for the production of oil could respond to the higher demand of vegetable oils in food industry and bring economic gains 3,18) . According to Natić et al 4) kernel oil from prunus species can be used as a food supplement, in the cosmetics industry, and many other applications.…”

“…Peach kernel oil has the potential for application in the food industry and it can replace olive and grape seed oils in salads 2) . Prunus persica (peach) is the most important stone fruit crop in many regions, including Europe, North Africa and South Africa 3) and has the highest annual production in the world with -25 million tons, followed by plums, apricot and almonds 4) . The fruit kernels generated annually in large quantities by fruit processing and they may serve as potential sources of oil which could be used position of numerous vegetable oils has been reported 10−12) .…”

“…Unconventional oils are of vital dietary and economic importance now and in future, therefore it seems necessary to gather more data and build up sufficient knowledge of missed information for many unconventional oilseed s sources 1) . Peach kernels are currently underexploited and different studies are being conducted to recover possible bioactive compounds from them in order to prevent economic losses and environmental pollution 3) . Therefore, the aim of this study was the determination of minor constituents as well as the antioxidant and trypsin inhibitory properties of oil extracted from Prunus persica kernel grown in Tunisia.…”

Sustainable Biocomposites: Harnessing the Potential of Waste Seed-Based Fillers in Eco-Friendly Materials

“…A substantial number of works on composites are also available involving the use of olive pits powder, for which other uses have been proposed, such as in capacitors with high energy and power density [64], or in the exploitation of their antimicrobial and antiradical properties [65]. Interest has also been raised recently with peach seeds, which, as is the case with kernels, are well known for the extraction of bioactive compounds [66]. Some other fruit seeds, such as cherry pits, for their geometry particularly close to sphericity, have also been proposed for use as aggregates in cement [67], while their controlled porosity raised attention for application in lithium-sulfur batteries [68].…”