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August 22, 2025AntioxidantsOpen Access

Valorization of Avocado (Persea americana) Peel and Seed: Functional Potential for Food and Health Applications

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ANAmanda Priscila Silva NascimentoMDMaria Elita Martins DuarteARAna Paula Trindade Rocha

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Overview

This review highlights bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties of avocado by-products, suggesting they may enhance functional food products.

Key Points

  • Avocado peel and seed are promising sources of bioactive compounds, and their antioxidant capacity can contribute to better health.
  • Research shows these by-products contain phenolic constituents, which are known to possess antioxidant properties, indicating significant potential.
  • Technological advancements in extraction methods enhance the usability of avocado peel and seed in functional foods and nutraceuticals.
  • Challenges remain regarding the safety and regulatory aspects of using avocado by-products in health applications.

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Nascimento et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af735d7567bf4f94feceafhttps://doi.org/10.3390/antiox14091032
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