Tracing phenolic compounds through manufacturing of edible films from orange and grapefruit peels
J.G. Hernández-Carrillo, A. Valdez-Fragoso, J. Welti-Chanes, H. Mújica-Paz
Edible films rich in phenolic compounds were developed from citrus wastes.
Films with potential antioxidant activity were obtained without external extracts.
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Residues of the orange peel process kept a considerable level of antioxidants.
Pectin films from citrus peel might help to protect foods against oxidation.
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