Prickly pear fruit peel constitutes a high percentage of the fruit and could be a natural,
economic agro-industrial waste of potential use in the nutraceutical industry. This study …

Phenolic compounds in prickly pear [Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill.] are known to contribute to
the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the prickly pear. The present study aimed to …

Opuntia species have been used in traditional medicine for decades and research on
Opuntia plants and their by-product valorisation are also on the increase. This study …

Prickly pear is an important source of bioactive compounds. However, a comprehensive
characterization of the phytochemical profile of its aerial botanical parts, considering …

Consumer interest in the use of natural ingredients is creating a growing trend in the food
industry, leading to research into the development of natural products such as colorants …

Non-extractable polyphenols (NEPPs) in pomegranate peel were released by acid
hydrolysis followed by extraction using ethyl acetate (EtOAc). Ten NEPPs were identified in …

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a rich source of constituents with confirmed strong
biological activities. However, pomegranate peel, which encompasses approximately 30 …

Due to the growing awareness of Punica granatum fruit's health-promoting properties, the
pomegranate is increasingly used for food purposes. This results in the formation of …

Opuntia species are utilized as local medicinal interventions for chronic diseases and as
food sources mainly because they possess nutritional properties and biological activities …

Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus indica (L.) Mill.) is a rich source of vitamins C, B1, B2, A, and E,
minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, as well as …