Aqueous extract of nut by-products (cashewnut shell, coconut shell, and peanut hull) were studied for their physicochemical properties, antibacterial activity and food preservation potential in an artificially inoculated fresh-cut fruit (papaya) model. Physicochemical characteristics revealed the colour, odor, nearly neutral pH (6.67-6.83), high water solubility (69.18-82.63%) and total phenolic content (1130.54-2403.41 mg GAE/100 g) of the extracts. The antibacterial property of the extracts evaluated by zone of inhibition assay revealed that cashew nut shell extract had a strong inhibition effect on (18 mm), (18 mm), and (16 mm). Food preservative effect of extracts was examined in an artificially inoculated fresh-cut papaya model, and both cashewnut and coconut shell extracts significantly reduced the population of the above mentioned foodborne pathogens. However, when compared to coconut shell extract, the application of cashewnut shell extract was found to affect the sensory property of the fresh-cut fruit as darkening of the cut fruit was observed. So, the coconut shell extract could be considered as a natural source of antibacterial agent for food preservative applications. Phytochemical investigation through LC-MS/MS technique revealed that luteolin as the major constituent of coconut shell extract.
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