Valorization of custard apple ( Annona squamosa ) seeds and peels: composition, extraction technologies, and food applications

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the utilization of custard apple seeds and peels for their bioactive compounds and food applications.
• Analyzed composition of custard apple seeds and peels.
• Investigated conventional and emerging extraction technologies for bioactive compounds.
• Assessed food applications of extracted compounds.
• Custard apple seeds and peels contain high levels of bioactive compounds.
• Extraction technologies vary in efficiency and applicability for food applications.
• Challenges include safety, scalability, and sensory properties of the extracts.