In recent years, the interest of researchers in agricultural waste has increased, and instead of being ignored, the waste has become attractive to study and benefit from. Banana peels have attracted the attention of researchers due to their bioactive

In recent years, the interest of researchers in agricultural waste has increased, and instead of being ignored, the waste has become attractive to study and benefit from. Banana peels have attracted the attention of researchers due to their bioactive chemical components, and this review article focuses on the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of banana peels, which can be used as good sources of natural antioxidants and for pharmaceutical purposes in the treatment of various diseases. Banana is an edible fruit of the Musa family (Musaceae) cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Banana peel is used as supplementary feed for livestock in their agricultural areas. Its massive by-products are an excellent source of valuable raw materials for other industries by recycling agricultural waste. The aim is to use banana by-products in various food and non-food products and as sources of natural bioactive compounds. It can be concluded that banana peel can be successfully used in food, medicine and other fields. Therefore, banana residues can provide new avenues and research areas for the future.