Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products
Watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i>) is a popular fruit worldwide due to its refreshing taste and its high water content (92% of its weight). According to the phytochemistry of the plant, carbohydrates, saponins, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins can...
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| author | Vassilis Athanasiadis Theodoros Chatzimitakos Dimitrios Kalompatsios Konstantina Kotsou Martha Mantiniotou Eleni Bozinou Stavros I. Lalas |
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| description | Watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i>) is a popular fruit worldwide due to its refreshing taste and its high water content (92% of its weight). According to the phytochemistry of the plant, carbohydrates, saponins, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins can be detected in watermelons. <i>C. lanatus</i> generates by-products and, as such, can be characterized by its seeds and rinds. These by-products’ phytochemicals are nutritious and functional. Watermelon seeds contain many phytochemical compounds with beneficial biological activities, according to numerous scientific studies. This fact promotes watermelon seed consumption and encourages food and pharmaceutical companies to use this innovative ingredient. The watermelon rind has all the nutrients of the pulp and also more antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive substances. Numerous studies show that watermelon peel is high in fiber and nutrients and can be used in a variety of culinary products. These residues need to be utilized for creating innovative functional food products with added value for the food chain’s sustainability. More studies of watermelon by-products are required to promote functional food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. This review aims to shed light on the underutilized portion of watermelon and its chemical properties in order to pave the way for future research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2fd4f72d84964171b27d13baa45ec89a2023-11-19T14:08:08ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-10-0113191106310.3390/app131911063Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-ProductsVassilis Athanasiadis0Theodoros Chatzimitakos1Dimitrios Kalompatsios2Konstantina Kotsou3Martha Mantiniotou4Eleni Bozinou5Stavros I. Lalas6Department of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceDepartment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceDepartment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceDepartment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceDepartment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceDepartment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceDepartment of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Thessaly, Terma N. Temponera Street, 43100 Karditsa, GreeceWatermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i>) is a popular fruit worldwide due to its refreshing taste and its high water content (92% of its weight). According to the phytochemistry of the plant, carbohydrates, saponins, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins can be detected in watermelons. <i>C. lanatus</i> generates by-products and, as such, can be characterized by its seeds and rinds. These by-products’ phytochemicals are nutritious and functional. Watermelon seeds contain many phytochemical compounds with beneficial biological activities, according to numerous scientific studies. This fact promotes watermelon seed consumption and encourages food and pharmaceutical companies to use this innovative ingredient. The watermelon rind has all the nutrients of the pulp and also more antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive substances. Numerous studies show that watermelon peel is high in fiber and nutrients and can be used in a variety of culinary products. These residues need to be utilized for creating innovative functional food products with added value for the food chain’s sustainability. More studies of watermelon by-products are required to promote functional food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical applications. This review aims to shed light on the underutilized portion of watermelon and its chemical properties in order to pave the way for future research.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/11063Cucurbitaceaewatermelonpeelrindseedextract |
| spellingShingle | Vassilis Athanasiadis Theodoros Chatzimitakos Dimitrios Kalompatsios Konstantina Kotsou Martha Mantiniotou Eleni Bozinou Stavros I. Lalas Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products Applied Sciences Cucurbitaceae watermelon peel rind seed extract |
| title | Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products |
| title_full | Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products |
| title_fullStr | Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products |
| title_short | Recent Advances in the Antibacterial Activities of <i>Citrullus lanatus</i> (Watermelon) By-Products |
| title_sort | recent advances in the antibacterial activities of i citrullus lanatus i watermelon by products |
| topic | Cucurbitaceae watermelon peel rind seed extract |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/11063 |
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