A Review with Updated Perspectives on Nutritional and Therapeutic Benefits of Apricot and the Industrial Application of Its Underutilized Parts

Fruits maintain the image as the richest sources of vitamins. Focusing on apricots, utilization of apricot species for many applications is possible due to its various benefits. Many research studies demonstrated different perspectives of apricot, especially in medical used as it can act as antioxid...

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Published in:Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2022-08, Vol.27 (15), p.5016
Main Authors: Al-Soufi, Maryam Haroon, Alshwyeh, Hussah Abdullah, Alqahtani, Haifa, Al-Zuwaid, Safa Khalil, Al-Ahmed, Fatimah Othman, Al-Abdulaziz, Fatima Taher, Raed, Daniya, Hellal, Khaoula, Mohd Nani, Nurul Hidayah, Zubaidi, Siti Norliyana, Asni, Nurul Syahidah Mio, Hamezah, Hamizah Shahirah, Kamal, Nurkhalida, Al-Muzafar, Hessah, Mediani, Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Antimicrobial agents
apricot
Apricots
Batteries
bioactive compounds
Biofuels
Carotenoids
Chronic illnesses
Consumption
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Fruits
health benefit
Health promotion
industrial application
Industrial applications
Industrial development
Inflammation
Medical research
Morphology
Nutrients
Pandemics
Physical properties
Phytochemicals
Review
Seeds
Vitamins
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Summary:Fruits maintain the image as the richest sources of vitamins. Focusing on apricots, utilization of apricot species for many applications is possible due to its various benefits. Many research studies demonstrated different perspectives of apricot, especially in medical used as it can act as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agents. Moreover, in the industrial sectors, apricots can be used in the production of biofuels and batteries. All components of the apricot fruit, including seeds and kernels have been found to possess significant interest. This review is to breach the knowledge gap regarding the key nutrients and chemicals of apricot fruit, contributing to its health-promoting properties to emphasize the noble importance of this fruit in the diet and in the management of several diseases. We also cover the application of apricots in the industry that could be developed as a promising and sustainable source.
ISSN:1420-3049
1420-3049
DOI:10.3390/molecules27155016