Soursop ( Annona muricata ) Properties and Perspectives for Integral Valorization

The increased international interest in the properties of soursop ( ) alerts us to the sustainability of productive chain by-products, which are rich in phytochemicals and other properties justifying their industrial application in addition to reducing the environmental impact and generating income....

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Published in:Foods 2023-03, Vol.12 (7), p.1448
Main Authors: Santos, Ivone Lima, Rodrigues, Antonio Manoel da Cruz, Amante, Edna Regina, Silva, Luiza Helena Meller da
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Annona muricata
Bioactive compounds
Biodiesel fuels
Biofuels
bioinsecticides
biorefinery
By products
Byproducts
Charcoal
Chemical composition
circular bioeconomy
Consumption
Environmental impact
Epidermis
Food science
Fruits
Industrial applications
innovation
Leaves
Pharmaceutical industry
pharmaceuticals
Phytochemicals
Review
Seeds
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Summary:The increased international interest in the properties of soursop ( ) alerts us to the sustainability of productive chain by-products, which are rich in phytochemicals and other properties justifying their industrial application in addition to reducing the environmental impact and generating income. Chemical characteristics of soursop by-products are widely known in the scientific community; this fruit has several therapeutic effects, especially its leaves, enabling it to be used by the pharmaceutical industry. Damaged and non-standard fruits (due to falling and crushing) (30-50%), seeds (3-8.5%), peels (7-20%), and leaves, although they constitute discarded waste, can be considered as by-products. There are other less cited parts of the plant that also have phytochemical components, such as the columella and the epidermis of the stem and root. Tropical countries are examples of producers where soursop is marketed as fresh fruit or frozen pulp, and the valorization of all parts of the fruit could represent important environmental and economic perspectives. Based on the chemical composition of the fruit as well as its by-products and leaves, this work discusses proposals for the valorization of these materials. Soursop powder, bioactive compounds, oil, biochar, biodiesel, bio-oil, and other products based on published studies are presented in this work, offering new ideas for opportunities for the regions and consumers that produce soursop.
ISSN:2304-8158
2304-8158
DOI:10.3390/foods12071448