Processing waste from onion production in the functional food

Abstract

In the paper a review of the current state of research works described in the literature and related to use of onion skins in the production of so-called functional food, is presented. The review was started by discussing the impact of antioxidants on the functional properties and health benefits of food and their role in the prevention of civilization diseases. Onion skin is waste generated during onion processing in the food industry and agriculture. As it turns out, this material has a high content of antioxidant compounds, mainly flavonoids (2-10 g / kg of onion skins). In the review current methods of the separation antioxidants, including those used in our own work, from the abovementioned skin, are discussed.