Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025
Title:
A REVIEW ON POMEGRANATE EXTRACT AND ITS METHOD
Authors :
Samiksha Baban Ingole, Diksha Ogale
Abstract :
Pomegranate peel, which is often thrown away during the processing of Punica granatum L., has recently become more popular because it has a lot of useful compounds. The peel is especially full of antioxidants, polyphenols, dietary fiber, and vitamins, which help it have many good health benefits. Studies show that pomegranate peel can reduce inflammation, protect the heart, help wounds heal, fight cancer, and kill harmful bacteria. These effects are mainly because of important plant chemicals like gallic acid, ellagic acid, and punicalagin. To get these helpful substances, choosing the right way to extract them is important. Green methods like pressurized liquid extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, and enzyme-assisted extraction are better options than traditional methods. They are more eco-friendly and work well. In addition to its health benefits, pomegranate peel is also used in the food industry. It helps improve the nutrition, taste, and how long food stays fresh. The many uses of pomegranate peel show that it can be used to make new healthy foods, supplements, and other useful products. This makes it useful in the pharmaceutical, beauty, and food industries.
Keywords: Pomegranate; Punica granatum; bioactive compound;Punicalagin Polyphenols; Flavonoids; Ultrasound-assisted extraction; Microwave-assisted extraction; Supercritical fluid extra
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Samiksha Baban Ingole et al., A Review On Pomegranate Extract And Its Method, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).
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