22 Aug 2017 --- Scientists have reported that avocado husks, traditionally the least appreciated part of an avocado, could undergo a trash-to-treasure transformation due to the fact that they are full of a previously unrecognized array of chemical compounds. In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists report that avocado seed husks are hidden gold mines of compounds that could eventually be used to treat a host of debilitating diseases, as well as to improve the allure of cosmetics, perfumes and other consumer goods.
