Abstract
The food indutry remove the reddish-pink peanut skin of the peanut before use it due its astringent taste. In 2011/2012 were produced over 918 tons of peanut skin around the world. The commercial value of this residue is very low, however this film is very rich in bioactive compounds such as catechins. Catechins are being studied for its health benefits as decrease blood level of LDL, in…