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ABSTRACT
As a tropical fruit, the banana is one of the favorite fruits, and the banana herb only bears fruit once in its lifespan; it is chopped off after harvesting, and only 40% of it is adequately utilized, leaving the remaining 60% as trash rich in cellulose, hemicellulose, and natural fibers. The pseudostem accounts for 75% of the waste, with the rest accounting for 25%. The purpose of this paper is to raise important awareness about the bioactive chemicals found in banana pseudostems hence they can be considered as sustainable foods and their applications as culinary raw materials and in other sectors. Even though bulk waste is biodegradable, it causes many problems in our environment, so sustainable waste usage with proper management and utilization of the residues can not only help in the utilization of the bioactive and nutrient compounds present but also increase the economic and environmental issues associated with the problem. The banana pseudostem is used in various businesses as culinary ingredients, fibers, and hazardous removers. Even when used for heavy metal treatment in wastewater, the fiber in it is strong enough to manufacture cardboard and food packaging materials. Some pseudostem types can even be extracted for pectin and used as food additives. The powdered pseudostem is used to boost the nutritional content of numerous recipes. In summary, the banana pseudostem can be divided into two first the central core part that can be used as food raw material and other outer sheaths in various different industries.
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摘要
作为热带水果，香蕉是人们最喜欢的水果之一，香蕉草本植物一生只结一次果; 收获后将其切碎，只有40%得到充分利用，剩下的60%作为富含纤维素、半纤维素和天然纤维的垃圾. 伪茎占废物的75%，其余占25%. 本文的目的是提高人们对香蕉假茎中发现的生物活性化学物质的重要认识，因此它可以被视为一种可持续食品及其作为烹饪原料和其他部门的应用. 尽管散装废物是可生物降解的，但它会给我们的环境带来许多问题，因此，可持续的废物利用以及对残留物的适当管理和利用，不仅有助于利用现有的生物活性和营养化合物，而且还会增加与该问题相关的经济和环境问题. 香蕉假茎在各种企业中被用作烹饪配料、纤维和有害物质去除剂. 即使用于废水中的重金属处理，其中的纤维也足够坚固，可以制造纸板和食品包装材料. 一些假茎类型甚至可以提取果胶并用作食品添加剂. 粉末状的假茎被用来提高许多食谱的营养含量. 综上所述，香蕉假茎可分为两类，一类是中心核部分，可作为食品原料，另一类是不同行业的外鞘.
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Highlights
Banana pseudostem is a food with great nutritional value and potential health benefits.
Banana pseudostem is exceptionally nutrient-dense and can offer a range of positive health effects.
its richness in fiber, the banana pseudostem can be an excellent addition to the diet of health-conscious individuals.
Emphasizing the fiber content highlights its potential to support digestive health, promoting regular bowel movements and aiding in digestion.
Encouraging the consumption of the pseudostem could promote a more sustainable use of the entire banana plant, reducing waste and increasing its overall value.