Avocado Seed Extracts: Research Summary

Research summary:

Highlights

  • Avocado seed are rich source of lipid, proteins, vitamins, minerals and bioactives.
  • Seeds are rich in various bioactive compounds and possess diverse health benefits.
  • This review summarizes nutritional and phytochemical profile of the avocado seeds.
  • Avocado seeds as an ingredient in functional food is outlined in the review..
  • Reference

    Comprehensive review article:

    Tremocoldi MA, Rosalen PL, Franchin M, et al. Avocado seed discoveries: Chemical composition, biological properties, and industrial food applications. Food Chem X. 2022;16:100525. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157522003054