Spectral Profiling of the Pulp of Avacado (persea Americana)
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Avocado plant is scientifically known as Persea americana. It is a tropical evergreen tree that one of the most popular and nutritious fruits worldwide. With its lush green leaves and potential to bear fruits, this plant brings aesthetic appeal and a touch of practicality to your living space. The pulp was extracted from different solvent and the visible part of the spectra was analyzed by the UV Spectrophotometer. The Color profiling of the different extract was done through CIE diagram. This work presents relevant information on the application of avocado, with an emphasis on its CIE diagram, for nutritional and environmental purposes. The entire avocado is rich in bioactive compounds (pulp, peel and seed) and presents several health benefits, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer activities, as well as dermatological uses and others. The purpose of this study was to provide a review of the literature regarding the traits, uses, and possibilities of Avocados (Persea americana). In addition to having high quantities of protein, potassium, and unsaturated fatty acids, avocados are thought to be one of the principal tropical fruits because they contain fat-soluble vitamins, which are uncommon in other fruits. Avocado pulp, which has a variable oil content, is utilized extensively in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries as well as in the manufacturing of commercial oils that resemble olive oil. The lipidic component of this fruit contains substances such squalene, phytosterols, tocopherols, and omega fatty acids, which are known to have health advantages. Keywords: Avocado fruit, Spectral Profiling, CIE diagram and UV spectrophotometer activity.
Authors: Zareen Baksh, Kallol Das, Anushka Mishra, Harsh Vardhan Singh
Language: English
Subfield: Biochemistry
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6911850528
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