National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)
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PRINT ISSN : 2319-7692 Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Citrus peels are a rich source of essential oils which can be extracted by using a hydro-distillation process. The extracts contain D-limonene (70-90%) are major component. The essential oil from blood orange results the great amount of antimicrobial properties which are used against the bacteria (E. coli, B. aureus, S. typhimurim, L. moncytogene and E. faecalis). Citrus peel contains a very good amount of flavonones including several polymethoxylated flavones. The numerous therapeutic properties have been reported in fruit like anticancer, antiviral, antitumor, anti-inflammatory activities. High amount of phyto-chemical and bio-active compounds like carotenoids, minerals, flavonoids and vitamins present in citrus fruit. The bitterness in juice of citrus is mainly due to the presence of naringenin. It also contains antioxidants, antimicrobial, insect repellent and some medicinal properties.
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