Recent Advances in the Production and Utilization of Mango as a Health Concern
<p id="p1">The production and utilization of mango and its byproducts are excellent and valuable sources for the food and nutraceutical industry. However, significant quantities of mango seeds and peel are discarded as trash after consumption and, which causes environmental problems. In this chapter...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/88292 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">The production and utilization of mango and its byproducts are excellent and valuable sources for the food and nutraceutical industry. However, significant quantities of mango seeds and peel are discarded as trash after consumption and, which causes environmental problems. In this chapter, we shed light on the recent advances and latest methods of mango production worldwide. Mangoes contain abundant bioactive components. Mangiferin is a powerful polyphenolic anti-oxidant, anti-lipid peroxidation, immunomodulator, cardiotonic, hypertensive in wound healing, antidegenerative, antiviral, anti-microbial and anti-diabetic compound. The rich fiber content of mango positively influences the gut microbiome. Moreover, the effective utilization of mangoes in the food and nutraceutical industry has also been highlighted. The food beverage industry is utilizing their byproducts to develop functional beverages.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-501-4 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.113172 |