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August 5, 2025Functional Food Science - Online ISSN 2767-3146

Chemical composition and active compounds in Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) peels

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SHSara Thamer HadiAMAshraq Monir MahmedASAbdel Moneim E. Sulieman

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Overview

This study reveals the chemical composition and bioactive compounds in bitter orange peels, indicating their potential value for nutritional and medicinal uses.

Key Points

  • The study quantifies key components like moisture (5.34%) and carbohydrates (70.25%) in bitter orange peels.
  • Qualitative analysis shows the presence of bioactive compounds such as glycosides, saponins, and phenols.
  • HPLC results identify specific active compounds, including gallic acid (0.019 µg/mL) and vitamin C (448 µg/mL).
  • Bitter orange peels are positioned as valuable for functional food development through their rich bioactive content.

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Hadi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689522069f4f1c896c429438https://doi.org/10.31989/ffs.v5i8.1649
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