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Micronutrients & recovery
Mango peel and kernel, typically discarded as waste, contain higher concentrations of bioactive compounds (mangiferin, polyphenols, antioxidants) than the pulp and possess significant nutraceutical properties including anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic effects.
Consider using mango peels and kernels in smoothies, teas, or oil extraction to access higher levels of antioxidants and polyphenols than found in the pulp alone.
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Functional compounds in the peel, including protocatechuic acids, mangiferin and β-carotene are known for their antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. The mango kernel has higher antioxidant and polyphenolic contents than the pulp and peel...
Why this rating
Review paper aggregating data on bioactive compounds.
Source
Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds in Three Different Parts of Mango Fruit
Veeranjaneya Reddy Lebaka et al. · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2021
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