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Valorization of Fruit Peel Waste (Orange & Pomegranate) as Natural Preservatives in Pharmaceutical and Food Formulation

Author(s) Prof. Rubina Bano Mohammad sharif, Dr. Quazi Imaduddin, Mr. Shaikh Mohd Muzammil Mohd Iftekhar, Mr. Shaikh Danish Shaikh Hakim, Mr. Patel Parvej Anis
Country India
Abstract Fruit processing industries generate large quantities of peel waste, which remain an underutilized resource despite their rich bioactive composition. The present study focuses on the vaporization of orange (Citrus sinensis) and pomegranate (Punica granatum) peel waste by converting them into a natural preservative powder suitable for use in pharmaceutical and food formulations. The peels were collected, washed, shade-dried, powdered, and evaluated for their phytochemical profile, antimicrobial potential, antioxidant capacity, moisture content, pH, and stability characteristics. The results revealed that both peels contain significant amounts of polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, ascorbic acid, and essential oils, which contribute to strong antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. When incorporated into model pharmaceutical and food formulations, the natural preservative powder demonstrated effective microbial inhibition, reduced oxidative degradation, and extended shelf life, performing comparably to synthetic preservatives.
This study highlights an eco-friendly approach to waste management by transforming fruit peel waste into a value-added product. The findings support the use of orange and pomegranate peel powder as a safe, sustainable, and cost-effective natural preservative, promoting green formulation practices in both pharmaceutical and food industries.
Keywords Antimicrobial Activity, Antioxidant Properties ,Bioactive Compounds, Eco Friendly Preservation, Food Formulation, Green Formulation, Fruit Peel Waste, Herbal Preservative Powder, Natural Preservatives, Shelf-Life Enhancement.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2025.v06i06.2551
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbf93v
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