date:Jun 30, 2012
Tomato peel extracted with methanol
The study found that methanol extracts exhibited the highest total phenolic content.
Tomato peel was vegetable shown to have the highest phenolic content, while pea pods and cauliflower waste also showed strong antioxidant ability.
Tomato peel also contains lycopene, which has been liked other benefits, such as cardiovascular health.
Potato peel had the lowest phenolic content, displaying the least antioxidant activity.
Cauliflower waste and pea pods be