Benjamin Shah

Utilization of Orange Waste Using Microbial Transformation and Irradiation Treatments Benjamin Shah

Citrus fruits, are one of the main citrus fruit tree crops grown throughout the world. Sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) is the major fruit in this group accounting for about 70% of citrus output (Okwu and Emenike, 2006). Citrus fruits are used asfresh or utilized for processed citrus products and citrus-by-products in different industries. Approximately, one third of total citrus production is utilized for processing. In the case of orange this proportion is more than 40% of globally produced oranges utilized for processing. In addition, utilization of orange also apply to their juice used as flavorings in beverages. The genus Citrus, belonging to the Rutaceae, comprises of about 140 genera and 1,300 species. Citrus are well known as one of the world's major fruit crops that are produced in many countries with tropical or subtropical climate. This book is full of secrets about this unique content !