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Investigation of Chemical and Physical Analysis of Sweet Pomegranate Peels: A Scientific Analysis (Punica granatum L.)

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Imad M. Mohammed Tahir, Nibras Sami Audish
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.11.2024. 81-90

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The pomegranate, a highly valued fruit, has valuable components not only in its juicy, crimson arils but also in its often discarded skin. This seemingly inconspicuous outer layer has a distinctive array of physical and chemical characteristics that elevate it from being considered mere trash. In this study, samples of sweet pomegranate peels (Punica granatum L.) with peels, specifically the Wardey (Egyptian Pomegranate), were collected from markets in Duhok, Kurdistan, Iraq. The analyses revealed that the chemical properties of the sweet pomegranate peels included a pH of 4.76, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus content of 335 145.21 63.12 117 mg/100g, and protein content of 3.14 g/100g. In addition, the analysis showed that the ash content was 3.32%, fat content was 1.68%, fiber content was 10.39%, and carbohydrate content was 69.12%. The physical properties of the samples indicated that the color was pink to light pink, thickness ranged from 2.16 to 3.02 mm, and the odor was reminiscent of tannic acid. The calorie content was recorded as 304.16 kcal/100g, and the moisture content was 12.35%. Furthermore the study's results showed that extracting total polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidants using methanol solvent yielded higher contents compared to ethanol solvent. As some of the components exceeded the limits of relevant standards, it is suggested that production techniques for pomegranate molasses should be improved and optimized to maximize their potential benefits.

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