Nutritional and Bioactive Products from Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana, Myrtaceae) and Their Application: A Review

Abstract:

The feijoa, Feijoa sellowiana (O. Berg), is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Myrtaceae family, which originates from the South America and is grown in the subtropical region. It is a food crop of medicinal and nutritional value. It has a brilliant prospect in food, nutraceutical, pharmacology and cosmetic industries. This review summarized the international studies on the nutraceutical value, recent applications and developments of the nutritional and bioactive products from feijoa fruit (including pulp, peel and its waste) and its leaves and twigs. The developments of feijoa in domestic market were also discussed.