Characterization of Freeze-Dried Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium L.) Peel and Recovery of Bioactive Compounds by Microwave- and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction
Bitter orange peel (Citrus aurantium L.) is an abundant agro-industrial by-product and a promising source of natural bioactive compounds for high-value applications. This study comprehensively characterized freeze-dried bitter orange peel (BOP) and evaluated microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) and ultrasound-assisted e...