What is it about?
Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines, and mandarins, whose production is increasing every year with the rise of consumer demand, are among the most popular fruits cultivated throughout the globe. Citrus genus belongs to the Rutaceae family and is known for its beneficial effects on health for centuries.
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Why is it important?
These plant groups contain many beneficial nutrients and bioactive compounds. These compounds have antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiplatelet aggregation, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Perspectives
The present review paper has summarized the application and properties of Citrus and its waste in some fields such as food and drinks, traditional medicine practices, and recent advances in modern approaches towards pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
habilitated doctor, chemist Monica BUTNARIU
University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara
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This page is a summary of: Citrus Genus and Its Waste Utilization: A Review on Health-Promoting Activities and Industrial Application, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2021/2488804.
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