From peel to profit: Turning Onion waste into wealth

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Scientia Review
Scientia Review
Volume 2, 2026 – Issue 2
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Sangeeta ShreeDepartment of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bihar & Satyam GautamDepartment of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, BiharSatyam GautamDepartment of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Biharsatyamhvsc05@gmail.com Department of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bihar
Scientia Review · 2(2), 2026 · Article ID: SR01082 · ISSN: 3107-7919
Received: 9 February 2026 Revised: 10 February 2026 Accepted: 11 February 2026 Published online: 11 February 2026
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Shree, S. & Gautam, S. (2026). From peel to profit: Turning Onion waste into wealth. Scientia Review, 2(2), 30-31
Abstract

Onion: waste to health inspects the nutritional and health potential benefits of onion waste parts (peels, outer layers, and root ends) that are usually discarded or thrown. These waste portions have concentrated antioxidants, specifically quercetin, along with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. There is a demonstration of how onion waste can be reused for health and other applications such as tea preparation from peel, vegetable soup, natural dyes from outer layer, hair enriching products, composting & skincare. By reusing these waste parts of onion, we can reduce environmental waste while increasing nutritional and economic benefits also make this vegetable a boon for life.

Keywords: Onion, quercetin, composting, boon