Knowledge of Utilization of Citrus Fruit Peels after Consumption among Random Selected Population at Sonepat District in Haryana State

Abstract

Citrus is an important part of fruit family. It belonging to the family Rutaceae, which include fruits 
such as orange, mandarin, lime, lemon, sour orange and grapefruit, pomelo appear as a well known promising 
source of multiple beneficial nutrients for human beings. Processing of citrus by-products (peel, pulp, and 
seed) potentially represents a rich source of phenolic compounds and dietary fiber, by consumption of citrus 
fruit the large amount of peel waste produced. These citrus fruit residues, which are generally discarded as 
waste in the environment, they can act as potential nutraceutical resources. Such comprehensive Utilization of 
Citrus By-products provides comprehensive knowledge and information on the development and utilization of 
citrus by-products, including (types, preparation, and determination) of their main functional components. 
One of the most popular fruits in the world, from the point of processing is citrus fruits by which produces 
citrus peel, a primary by-product. Current statuses of citrus peel pollute the environment and waste resources 
so eco-friendly solutions are sought.  This review systematically summarized the knowledge of utilization of 
citrus peel, which generally discarded as waste by consumer after consumption of fruit.