Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiproliferative activity- based comparative study of peel and flesh polyphenols from Actinidia chinensis

Background: Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) peel has been always considered as useless because of the harsh taste. To promote the full utilization of kiwifruit resources it is essential to explore the nutritional benefits of kiwifruit peel. Objective: Our studies explored the difference in polyphenolic composition and biological activity including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiproliferative activity of the flesh and peel of kiwifruit. Design: Antioxidant activity of the extracted...