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Nutritional and sensory properties of processed edible fruit peels: minimising fruit wastes.

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Eridiong O. Onyenweaku1*, Hema Kesa & Alex K. Tchuenchieu
» doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.14.2024.1533-1548

Abstract

Food insecurity is currently a global challenge and malnutrition is increasing. Efforts are being made to improve nutrition and health using plant-based foods. Fruit peels constitute a major waste recording significant nutrient loss. This study aimed at comparing the nutrient content and organoleptic properties of ten edible fruit peels namely: orange, mango, pineapple, banana, lemon, mandarin, red apple, cucumber, guava, and pawpaw.

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