BANANA PEEL

-has 6.7% moisture

-8.50% ash

-91.50% organic matters (lipid, proteins, carbohydrate)

Polyphenols

 Dopamine – decreased during ripening especially in outer layer of the peel (spots appeared)
 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), tyramine, tyrosine – increased during ripening ; Polyphenol
oxidase activity detected (increased only in the outer layer of the peel)

Component Concentration (mg/g)

Potassium 78.10
Calcium 19.20
Sodium 24.30
Iron 0.61
Manganese 76.20
Bromine 0.04
Rubidium 0.21
Strontium 0.03
Zirconium 0.02
Niobium 0.02
Anti-Nutrients
Hydrogen Cyanide 1.33
Oxalate 0.51
Phytate 0.28
Maize 146-353
Sorghum 206-208
Saponin 24%
Organic Matter Percentage (%)
Protein 0.9
Lipid 1.7
Carbohydrates 59
Crud Fibre 31.70