Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Some Stone Fruits Kernels - Utilization of Some Fruit Waste

Abstract

Mango and apricot seed kernels extract have antioxidants and antimicrobial activity can use as a natural food additive for extending the shelf-life of a variety of foods products. During the processing of mango and apricot, the seed is one of the main by-products. The seeds are not currently utilized for any commercial purpose and are discarded as a waste becoming a source of pollution. Moreover both of mango and apricot seed kernel have many macro and micro nutrient components. Accordingly, the aim of the present work was to study the antioxidant and antimicrobial effect of apricot and mango seed kernel extract in beef burger storage at refrigerator temperature for different periods of time. Apricot and mango fruit kernels, were collected as by – products and stored at (- 18 °C) until analysis and extract the oil. It was estimated the chemical composition to apricot and mango seed kernel powder and determined the fatty acid and the total phenolic compounds of ethanolic extract of apricot kernels and methanolic extract of mango kernels.