A Review with Updated Perspectives on Nutritional and Therapeutic Benefits of Apricot and the Industrial Application of Its Underutilized Parts

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2022 Aug 12

PMID 35956966

Authors

Maryam Haroon Al-Soufi

Hussah Abdullah Alshwyeh

Haifa Alqahtani

Safa Khalil Al-Zuwaid

Fatimah Othman Al-Ahmed

Fatima Taher Al-Abdulaziz

Daniya Raed

Khaoula Hellal

Nurul Hidayah Mohd Nani

Siti Norliyana Zubaidi

Nurul Syahidah Mio Asni

Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah

Nurkhalida Kamal

Hessah Al-Muzafar

Ahmed Mediani

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Abstract

Fruits maintain the image as the richest sources of vitamins. Focusing on apricots, utilization of apricot species for many applications is possible due to its various benefits. Many research studies demonstrated different perspectives of apricot, especially in medical used as it can act as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial agents. Moreover, in the industrial sectors, apricots can be used in the production of biofuels and batteries. All components of the apricot fruit, including seeds and kernels have been found to possess significant interest. This review is to breach the knowledge gap regarding the key nutrients and chemicals of apricot fruit, contributing to its health-promoting properties to emphasize the noble importance of this fruit in the diet and in the management of several diseases. We also cover the application of apricots in the industry that could be developed as a promising and sustainable source.

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