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Banana plant as a source of valuable antimicrobial compounds and its current applications in the food sector

Mostafa, Heba Sayed·2021·Journal of Food Science

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Bananas (Musaceae) are one of the world's most common fruit crops and the oldest medicinal plants that are used to treat a variety of infections. There has been recent interest in elucidating the efficiency of the naturally active ingredients, particularly the antimicrobials, in this plant. This review begins with a short background of the banana plant and its cultivars as well as a brief description of its parts. Different experimental tests of the antimicrobial effects and the responsible bioactive compounds of the banana part extracts are then elaborated. A variety of recent and evolving applications of banana parts in the development of functional bakery, dairy, beverage, and meat products as a wheat substitute, fiber/prebiotic source, fat/sucrose substitute, and natural antioxidant are also discussed. Finally, the recent challenges and opportunities presented by different banana parts in creating bio-packaging materials and bactericidal nanoparticles are addressed. This plant contains a variety of antimicrobial substances, including dopamine, gentisic acid, ferulic acid, lupeol, and 3-carene. However, few studies have been conducted on its use as a bio-preservative in food products; it should also be seen as a natural source of both antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. It offers a potentially simple eco-friendly alternative to antibacterial and fungicidal agents rather than chemicals. Low cost, reliable methods for purifying these compounds from banana waste could be useful for food storage and creating more value-added bio-packaging products for perishable food goods.

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  • Banana flower contains plenty of proteins (10-12.5% dry weight), dietary fiber, vitamins (like vitamin C), flavonoids (mainly quercetin), and biologically active compounds, e.g., tannin and α-tocopherol.

    “Another noteworthy banana BP is its flower. It contains plenty of proteins (10-12.5% dry weight), dietary fiber, vitamins (like vitamin C), flavonoids (mainly quercetin), and biologically active compounds, e.g., tannin and α -tocopherol.”

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Authors
Mostafa, H. S.
Affiliations
Cairo University (EG)
Corresponding author
Mostafa, Heba Sayed
Venue
Journal of Food Science
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2021-08
Volume
86
Issue
9
Pages
3778-3797
ISSN
  • 0022-1147 (ISSN-L)
  • 1750-3841
OpenAlex
W3190594523
Cited by
78
References
124
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 25 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 10 · 2021: 1
FWCI
0.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Food Science (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Banana Cultivation and Research
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Agricultural and Biological Research
Keywords
banana plants, Musaceae, antimicrobial agents, bioactive compounds, banana waste valorization, food preservatives, functional bakery products, dairy products, beverages, meat products, wheat substitute, prebiotics, natural antioxidants, dopamine, gentisic acid, ferulic acid, lupeol, 3-carene, banana cultivars
MeSH terms
Anti-Infective Agents, Plant Extracts, Plants, Medicinal, Food Packaging, Musa

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