Citrus grandis Osbeck, commonly known as “pomelo” or “shaddock,” is the largest citrus fruit,
the peel of which is a well‐known agricultural residual waste. Pomelo peel offers a wide …

Coumarin is a natural product with aromatic and fragrant characteristics, widespread in the
entire plant kingdom. It is found in different plant sources such as vegetables, spices, fruits …

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds that occur naturally in the plant kingdom. Some
are responsible for the organoleptic properties of the natural sources in which they are …

Human beings have consumed lemon (Citrus limon) and lime (Citrus aurantifolia or Citrus
latiflia) for thousands of years. Among the variety of citrus families, lemon and lime are …

Furanocoumarins are a specific group of secondary metabolites that commonly present in
higher plants, such as citrus plants. The major furanocoumarins found in grapefruits (Citrus …

The study of coumarin dates back to 1820 when coumarin was first extracted from tonka
bean by Vogel. Compounds containing coumarin backbone are a very important group of …

Citrus fruit and in particular flavonoid compounds from citrus peel have been identified as
agents with utility in the treatment of cancer. This review provides a background and …

Coumarins are a family of benzopyrones largely distributed in the natural kingdom, being
present in the seeds, fruits, flowers, or roots of various plant species. Natural coumarin …

Citrus plants are able to produce defense compounds such as coumarins and
furanocoumarins to cope with herbivorous insects and pathogens. In humans, these …

As citrus peels are increasingly used as valuable by-products, it is necessary to provide a
more comprehensive view on their phytochemicals and discuss how to improve their use …