From byproduct to bioactive: genetic profiling, GC-MS, and nutritional analysis of citrus peel extracts for nutraceutical development.

ABSTRACT: The phytochemical, nutritional, and therapeutic qualities of citrus species (Rutaceae) make them significant on a global scale. Despite having a wealth of bioactive compounds with significant commercial and nutraceutical potential, citrus by-products, including peels, seeds, and pulp, are routinely discarded in large amounts. In this study, we examine the nutritional composition, elemental diversity, metabolite profile, and genetic variability of citrus species collected from various regions of Uttarakhand, India. Citrus peels are a good source of calcium (up to 104.10mg/100 g), zinc (58.3 mg/100 g), manganese (22.1 mg/100 g) and so on, as well as proteins (12.00 ± 0.11^a), reducing and non-reducing sugar (136.45 ± .001^a and 26.53 ± S1.123^a), and vitamin C (

SUBMITTER: Prakash O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719522 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature