“…A substantial volume of citrus fruits is employed in food processing industries, resulting in significant waste generation as only 40–50 % of the fruit weight is utilized for juice extraction. This considerable amount of peel waste is repurposed for the extraction of EOs, valued for their distinctive properties and versatile applications across various industries [82] , [102] . Numerous studies have been undertaken to explore the valorization of this waste for the extraction of EOs ( Table 3 ).…”