Table 3.

Modern uses for B. gasipaes.

Plant Organ	Use	Ref.
Fruit	Microwave assisted extraction, extract emulsified for improved carotenoid bioavailability.	[64]
Fruit	Fermentable substrate for lager beer brewing.	[65]
Peel	Natural food dye from peel flour.	[66]
Peel	Emulsified flavoring paste.	[67]
Peel, pulp	Functional food additives.	[68]
Plant	B. gasipaes industrial waste as substrate for xylanase production.	[69]
Plant	B. gasipaes and Theobroma cacao residues used as substrate for edible mushroom cultivation.	[70]
Pulp	In combination with other materials, heavy metal decontamination of water.	[29,60]