Antioxidant Activity of Ethanol Extract Combination of Cavendis Banana Peel (Musa acuminata) and Kepok Banana Peel (Musa paradisiaca) Using the DPPH Method

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This analysis shows strong antioxidant activity in banana peel extracts, suggesting their potential in nutraceuticals and cosmetics.

The combined banana peel extract exhibits an impressive IC50 of 6.47 ppm, indicating strong antioxidant potential.
This study reveals that the extract's antioxidant activity is comparable to that of Vitamin C, highlighting its effectiveness.
A maceration method with 96% ethanol yielded a substantial 9.13% extract from Cavendis and Kepok banana peels.
The findings support using banana peel extracts as sustainable natural antioxidants in various applications, emphasizing further development.

Suhada et al. (2025) studied this question.

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