Antimicrobial potential of pomegranate peel: a review. (30th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singh, Balwinder; Singh, Jatinder Pal; Kaur, Amritpal; Singh, Narpinder
• Is Part Of: International journal of food science & technology. Volume 54:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 959
• Page End: 965
• Publication Date: 2018-09-30
• Subjects: Antimicrobial activity -- health benefits -- polyphenols -- pomegranate peel; Food industry and trade -- Periodicals; 664
• DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.13964
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-5423

Abstract

Summary: Pomegranate peel (PoP) is a byproduct of the fruit juice processing industry, comprising nearly 30–40% of fruit portion. PoP is rich in polyphenols (phenolic acids, tannins and flavonoids particularly anthocyanins) which are known to have diverse biological functions including effectiveness against pathogenic microorganisms. PoP has shown a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity (AMA) of PoP against both Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria. It also presented promising AMA against antibiotic resistant microbial strains such as methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus . The high levels of polyphenols, particularly punicalagin and ellagic acid, present in PoP have been responsible for its antifungal properties. PoP is effective against many fungi including both pathogenic ( Aspergillus flavus ) and opportunistic pathogens. These activities of PoP may be exploited as a phytomedicine for humans, in order to eliminate the use of antibiotics and reducing their cost. This review provides collective up‐to‐date information on the efficacy of plant‐derived AMA of PoP. Abstract : Pomegranate peel is rich in polyphenols which are known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.