Barroso-Torres Noreima, Lobo M Gloria, Dorta Eva
Department of Crop Production in Tropical and Subtropical Areas, Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias, 38270 Tenerife, Spain.
Foods. 2025 Jun 26;14(13):2275. doi: 10.3390/foods14132275.
Tropical fruits have become increasingly popular due to their interesting nutritional composition. This rise in their consumption has resulted in more by-products generated during their production, processing, and commercialization. Papaya, for instance, is one of the leading tropical fruits produced globally due to its essential macro- and micronutrients for a healthy diet. On the other hand, dragon fruit, less known worldwide, is gaining popularity due to its nutrient and bioactive compound content. This review uses bibliometric analysis as a tool to investigate the scientific literature related to these two fruits, focusing specifically on their by-products. The objective is to identify the key authors and countries that are making substantial contributions to the research on these fruits and their by-products, such as peels and seeds. It will provide an overview of existing topics and highlight areas needing further investigation to enhance understanding and practical applications. This approach will help guide future research and innovations related to these fruits and their potential uses.
热带水果因其有趣的营养成分而越来越受欢迎。它们消费量的增加导致在其生产、加工和商业化过程中产生了更多副产品。例如，木瓜是全球主要的热带水果之一，因为它含有对健康饮食至关重要的大量和微量营养素。另一方面，火龙果在全球鲜为人知，但因其营养成分和生物活性化合物含量而越来越受欢迎。本综述使用文献计量分析作为工具，研究与这两种水果相关的科学文献，特别关注它们的副产品。目的是确定对这些水果及其副产品（如果皮和种子）的研究做出重大贡献的关键作者和国家。它将概述现有主题，并突出需要进一步研究以增进理解和实际应用的领域。这种方法将有助于指导与这些水果及其潜在用途相关的未来研究和创新。
