Influence of Different Types of Drying Methods on Color Properties, Phenolic Metabolites and Bioactivities of Pumpkin Leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir)

Influence of Different Types of Drying Methods on Color Properties, Phenolic Metabolites and Bioactivities of Pumpkin Leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir)

Leaves of pumpkin species var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir) is a popularly consumed leafy vegetable in the Southern African region. Traditional vegetables are commonly sun-dried as a method of postharvest preservation during the off-season. However, different drying methods...

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Main Authors: Florence M. Mashitoa, Tinotenda Shoko, Jerry L. Shai, Retha M. Slabbert, Yasmina Sultanbawa, Dharini Sivakumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
Cucurbitaceae
polyphenols
α-glucosidase
FRAP activity
chlorophyll
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.694649/full

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