Review Article

Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Residues, Their Obtaining Techniques, and the Antimicrobial Effect as Postharvest Additives

Table 1

Major bioactive compounds present in various plant residues.

SourceResidueBioactive compoundReference

Fruits
CitrusPeelLimonene, γ-terpinene[22]
Polyphenols, carotenoids, limonoids[23]
GrapeSeedCatechin, epicatechin gallate, flavonoids[24]
Anthocyanins, phenolic compounds[25]
PeelPhenolic compounds[26]
Anthocyanins[27]
Flavonoids[28]
PineappleHuskPhenolic compounds[29]
AcerolaWasteFlavonoids and anthocyanins[30]
PapayaSeedsSulforaphane and phenolic compounds[31]
AvocadoSeeds, husk, and damaged pulpPhenolic compounds, acetogenic, carotenoids[32]
Strawberry and raspberryPhenols, sugars, uronic acids, and anthocyanins[33]
ApplePomaceFlavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acid, dihydroxy alkaloids[34]
PeelPhenolic compounds[35]
KiwiPeel, seedGallic acid, catechin, rutin, quercetin, ferulic acid, vanillin[36]
Orange and mangoPeelCarotenoids, limonene, ascorbic acid, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids[37]
Purple eggplantPeel and pulpAnthocyanins and phenolic compounds[38, 39]
JabuticabaPeelAnthocyanins and phenolic compounds[40]
PomegranateHuskPhenolic compounds[41]
Passion fruitRinds and bagasseScirpusin B, piceatannol[42]
Vegetables
Cardamom, radish, turnipAerial part and leavesPhenolic compounds[43]
Opuntia spp.Phenols, betalain[44]
LettuceWasteAntioxidant extracts[45]
TobaccoTobacco industrial wasteAlkaloids, phenolic compounds, terpenes, and terpenoids[46]
CarrotPulpPhenolic compounds[35]
TomatoesWasteSterols, tocopherols, carotenes, terpenes, and polyphenols[47]
BeetLeaves and stems2-Ethyl-1-hexanol, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl-ethanone, 1,1,3-trimethoxypropane[48]
Red cabbage
Brussels sprout waste
Sprout residuePhenolic acids, glycosylated flavonoids, acetylated flavonoids, anthocyanins[49]