This study investigated the effect of enzymatic hydrolysis of banana bracts from different
varieties (Maçã, Nanica and Prata) using pectinase, protease and cellulase (singly or in …

Banana processing industry generates a large number of by-products mainly constituted by
peel that can be a good source of bioactive polyphenols. Extraction of phenolic compounds …

A solvent extraction method was developed to obtain methanolic extracts rich in antioxidants
from banana peel. Central composite design “23+ star” and response surface methodology …

Purpose: The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of two systems of cultivation
on the banana crop (Musa spp.) in the postharvest quality, bioactive compounds and …

The valourization of banana by-products is an area where extensive research has been
undertaken. However, there is a need to thoroughly probe into their bioactive components …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the activity difference of polyphenols in
banana pulp of different varieties and to provide scientific basis for the exploitation and …

Banana fruit which belongs to the family Musaceae is one of the most widely distributed and
consumed fruit in the world especially in tropical and subtropical countries. People only …

Introduction: Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most important commercial tropical fruits
traded. Fruit is perishable and have a relatively short shelf life due to physiological …

Banana (Musa paradaisica), is grown worldwide and consumed as ripe fruit or used for
culinary purposes. Peels form about 18-33% of the whole fruit and are a waste product. With …

Solubility of antioxidant compounds depends on the type of extraction solvent used. Here,
we report total phytochemical content and antioxidant activities of methanolic, ethanolic and …