Abstract

Objective: Research in the past few decades indicates that vegetable peels are accumulated with numerous biologically active compounds which impart various health benefits. Considering the biological activities of beetroot as well as the promising potential utilization of plant by products, the objective of the present study was to determine the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of beetroot peel. Methodology: The antioxidant activity was determined using DPPH radical scavenging assay, FRAP and phosphomolybdenum reduction assay while the antibacterial activity was tested against four bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella flexneri and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Results: The result illustrates that beetroot peel exhibits nutraceutical potential which was evident through its ability to scavenge free radicals and in inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Conclusion: Hence the present study thereby indicates the use of beetroot peel as a functional

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