Flavonoids and Anthocyanins in Eggplant Peel: Medicinal Properties and Health Benefits

In recent years, an increasing number of consumers have become interested in natural products due to their desire to enhance their quality of life. This has led to a renewed focus on natural colors. Studies have revealed the remarkable qualities of natural dyes, such as anthocyanins, which play important roles in various sectors. These sectors include the food industry, natural cosmetics, organic textiles, and eco-fashion, particularly in coloring natural fibers. Recently, eggplant has gained significant attention as a healthy food option. It is regarded as one of the top ten vegetables because it is high in antioxidants, which are attributed to its rich phenolic content. The peel of the eggplant is abundant in anthocyanins, while the flesh contains numerous phenolic acids. The primary phenolic compounds found in the peel are delphinidin derivatives, whereas in the flesh, they are isomers of chlorogenic acid. This study introduces the flavonoids and anthocyanins found in eggplant peel and then discusses the health benefits of anthocyanins.

کلیدواژه ها:

Flavonoid ، Anthocyanin ، Eggplant Peel ، Health Benefits