Abstract
Natural plant extracts have become a popular topic nowadays. The antioxidant, antifungal and antimicrobial effects of plants have been investigated by many researchers. It is thought that plants, plant extracts and plant wastes can be used as natural preservatives. In this review, the antifungal, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of artichoke peel and grapefruit extract were investigated. It is thought that the waste parts of the extracts can be recovered in this way and the plant extracts can be used as natural preservatives.