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Gurgel de Medeiros LD, Almeida de Carvalho LB, Silva Freitas EP, Porto DL, Soares Aragão CF, Canindé de Sousa Júnior F, Florentino da Silva Chaves Damasceno KS, Fernandes de Assis C, Araújo Morais AH, Passos TS. Alternative flours from pulp melons ( Cucumis melo L.): Seasonality influence on physical, chemical, technological parameters, and utilization in bakery product. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29609. [PMID: 38756580 PMCID: PMC11096719 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Fresh vegetables have high water content and low acidity, so drying can extend shelf life, allowing the obtaining of alternative flours for the development of new products. The study aimed to investigate the influence of the melon harvest and off-season on the chemical composition of melon (Cantaloupe, Charentais e Honey Dew) flours and the potential application in products. The flours were evaluated for granulometry, morphology, centesimal composition, lipid and mineral content, total phenolic compound (TPC), antioxidant activity, and technological properties. Cakes containing melon flour were produced to replace wheat flour (0, 25, and 50 %) and evaluated for proximate composition, microbiology, and sensory parameters. Flours were classified as fine-grained (MESH >16), except Charentais off-season (medium - MESH 8-16, and fine-grained - MESH >16), and all presented a rough surface and minimal cell wall ruptures. The harvest homogeneously influenced the humidity, as all the off-season flours showed higher levels [17-22 %] (p < 0.05) due to weather conditions. For TPC, Cantaloupe melon flours from the harvest (CFH) [208 mg/100 g] and off-season [877 mg/100 g] stood out (p < 0.05), and the latter showed greater antioxidant potential [328 μmol TE/g]. Palmitic, linoleic, and linolenic acid stood out in all flours, and potassium for minerals (63-78 %) in the harvest and off-season. The harvest and off-season specifically influenced the flour of each variety in swelling power, water solubility, oil absorption, and emulsifying capacity. For cakes with CFH, no thermotolerant coliforms and Escherichia coli were detected, and the mesophilic count was <1.0 CFU/g. The ash, protein, lipid, and fiber contents increased proportionally to melon flour addition (p < 0.05). Sensory acceptance was high for cakes containing 25 and 50 % of CFH [82.78 % and 82.53 %], and most consumers would likely buy the products (4.04 and 3.99) (p < 0.05). The study contributed to knowledge about the seasonality effect and demonstrated the potential use of melon flour in developing new products.
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- Nutrition Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Pharmacy Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
- Pharmacy Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
- Nutrition Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
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- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
- Pharmacy Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59012-570, Brazil
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- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
- Nutrition Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Postgraduate Program, Biosciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, 59078970, Brazil
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- Nutrition Postgraduate Program, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
- Nutrition Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, 59078900, Brazil
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Wang Y, Gao H, Guo Z, Peng Z, Li S, Zhu Z, Grimi N, Xiao J. Free and Bound Phenolic Profiles and Antioxidant Activities in Melon ( Cucumis melo L.) Pulp: Comparative Study on Six Widely Consumed Varieties Planted in Hainan Province. Foods 2023; 12:4446. [PMID: 38137250 PMCID: PMC10742615 DOI: 10.3390/foods12244446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Bound phenolic compounds in the melon pulp have seldom been investigated. This study revealed considerable differences in the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant activity of the free and bound phenolic extracts in the pulps of six melon varieties from Hainan Province, China. Naixiangmi and Yugu demonstrated the highest free TPC, while Meilong showed the highest bound and total TPC and antioxidant activity. UHPLC-QQQ-MS identified and quantified 30 phenolic compounds. The melon cultivars markedly differed in the amount and content of their free and bound phenolic compounds. Xizhoumi No. 25 and Meilong afforded the most phenolic compounds. Hongguan emerged with the highest free phenolic compound content and total content of phenolic compounds; however, Meilong possessed the highest bound phenolic compound content. Hierarchical cluster analysis divided the melon varieties into four different taxa. The present study provides a scientific basis for developing the health-promoting effects of melon pulp.
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- Yuxi Wang
- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- School of Marine Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (S.L.)
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- National R&D Center for Se-Rich Agricultural Products Processing, Hubei Engineering Research Center for Deep Processing of Green Se-Rich Agricultural Products, School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan 430023, China; (S.L.)
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- Centre de Recherche Royallieu, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Sorbonne Universités, CS 60319, 60203 Compiègne CEDEX, France
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- Hainan Engineering Research Center of Aquatic Resources Efficient Utilization in South China Sea, Key Laboratory of Seafood Processing of Haikou School of Food Science and Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China
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Tamayo-Vives C, García-Herrera P, Sánchez-Mata MC, Cámara-Hurtado RM, Pérez-Rodríguez ML, Aceituno L, Pardo-de-Santayana M, Días MI, Barros L, Morales P. Wild Fruits of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. and Sorbus aria (L.) Crantz: From Traditional Foods to Innovative Sources of Pigments and Antioxidant Ingredients for Food Products. Foods 2023; 12:2427. [PMID: 37372638 DOI: 10.3390/foods12122427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna Jacq.) and whitebeam (Sorbus aria (L.) Crantz) are wild species traditionally used as ethnic foods in the Mediterranean area. Their red berries, and mainly the peels, may be used as ingredients due to their color (replacing other synthetic colorants) or functional properties. Some previous studies analyze all edible fruits, but there is very little literature on the composition and properties of the pulpless epidermis of the fruits of C. monogyna and no literature concerning the fruits of S. aria. Total phenolic compounds (TPC) and families of hydroxybenzoic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids, flavonols, and total monomeric anthocyanins were determined in the epidermis of C. monogyna and S. aria fruits. The in vitro antioxidant capacity was also determined using QUENCHER (Quick-Easy-New-CHEap-Reproducible) methodology. Anthocyanins profiles were analyzed in hydroalcoholic extracts through HPLC/MS. C. monogyna fruits presented higher content of TPC than S. aria, with hydroxybenzoic acids (2870.6 mg GAE/100g dw) as the major family, followed by flavonols (771.4 mg QE/100 g dw) and hydroxycinnamic acids (610.3 FAE/100 g dw). Anthocyanins were found in 251.7 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside/100 g dw, characterized by the content of cyanidin-O-hexoxide and peonidin-O-hexoxide. The levels of these compounds correlated with higher values of a* parameter (higher intensity of reddish color). These fruits also showed higher antioxidant capacity by Q-Folin-Ciocalteu and Q-FRAP. S. aria peels had fewer phenolic compounds, particularly anthocyanins (33.7 mg cyanidin-3-glucoside/100 g dw), containing different cyanidin derivatives. From these results, new insights about the composition of the epidermis of these wild fruits are provided, and their potential as ingredients for the food industry is corroborated.
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- Cristina Tamayo-Vives
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid, Pza, Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid, Pza, Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid, Pza, Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid, Pza, Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid, Pza, Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biology (Botanic), Faculty of Sciences, Autonomous University of Madrid, Cantoblanco Campus, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Biology (Botanic), Faculty of Sciences, Autonomous University of Madrid, Cantoblanco Campus, 28049 Madrid, Spain
- Center for Research in Biodiversity and Global Change (CIBC-UAM), Autonomous University of Madrid, 28049 Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
- Laboratório Associado para a Sustentabilidade e Tecnologia em Regiões de Montanha (SusTEC), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia, 5300-253 Bragança, Portugal
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University Complutense of Madrid, Pza, Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Traditional processing techniques impacted the bioactivities of selected local consumed foods. SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Electrochemical Methodologies for Investigating the Antioxidant Potential of Plant and Fruit Extracts: A Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061205. [PMID: 35740101 PMCID: PMC9220340 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In recent years, the growing research interests in the applications of plant and fruit extracts (synthetic/stabilization materials for the nanomaterials, medicinal applications, functional foods, and nutraceuticals) have led to the development of new analytical techniques to be utilized for identifying numerous properties of these extracts. One of the main properties essential for the applicability of these plant extracts is the antioxidant capacity (AOC) that is conventionally determined by spectrophotometric techniques. Nowadays, electrochemical methodologies are emerging as alternative tools for quantifying this particular property of the extract. These methodologies address numerous drawbacks of the conventional spectroscopic approach, such as the utilization of expensive and hazardous solvents, extensive sample pre-treatment requirements, long reaction times, low sensitivity, etc. The electrochemical methodologies discussed in this review include cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), and chronoamperometry (CAP). This review presents a critical comparison between both the conventional and electrochemical approaches for the quantification of the parameter of AOC and discusses the numerous applications of the obtained bioextracts based on the AOC parameter.
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Arnold M, Rajagukguk YV, Sidor A, Kulczyński B, Brzozowska A, Suliburska J, Wawrzyniak N, Gramza-Michałowska A. Innovative Application of Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Improve the Functional Value of Gingerbread. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074195. [PMID: 35409876 PMCID: PMC8998295 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Food waste, such as eggshell, can be an environmental problem if it is not properly managed. One of the ways to solve this is by using the eggshell as the cheap calcium source in food products. Polish gingerbread fortified with chicken eggshell powder (ESP) calcium was developed to solve the eggshell waste problem and to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. This study focused on the effect of ESP addition on basic composition, sensory evaluation, and antioxidative activity of gingerbread. Two samples of gingerbread without and with 3% (w/w of wheat flour) ESP, with controlled green tea powder (4% w/w of white chocolate) were analyzed. Results of the research showed that the addition of 3% ESP significantly increased the ash and calcium content (p < 0.05) without changing the appearance, aroma, texture, taste profiles, and the hedonic score of gingerbread. The gingerbread samples were then stored for 2 months and were analyzed every month. The hedonic evaluation of the aroma of both gingerbread samples decreased significantly (p < 0.05) during storage. During 2 months of storage, the antioxidative activity of gingerbread fortified with 3% ESP was not significantly different compared to the control (p > 0.05), particularly in ABTS and ORACFL assay. The ABTS, DPPH, and ORACFL assays showed decreasing antioxidative activity during storage, which was also in accordance with decreasing total phenolic content of both gingerbread samples. In PCL assay, the lipid-soluble antioxidant activity in gingerbread with 3% ESP was significantly higher during 2 months of storage, compared to the control (p < 0.05). The developed product might be a potential alternative to improve the calcium (26% daily value (DV) recommendation per 100 g) and antioxidant intake in order to prevent calcium deficiency. Gingerbread enriched with an organic source of calcium may become an innovative product to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis in the elderly population, having potential health and economic significance, given the incidence of osteoporosis and the costs of treating this disease.
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- Marcellus Arnold
- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland;
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- Department of Gastronomy Science and Functional Foods, Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 31, 60624 Poznań, Poland; (M.A.); (Y.V.R.); (A.S.); (B.K.); (A.B.); (N.W.)
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Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits of Various Botanical Types of Melon ( Cucumis melo L.). PLANTS 2021; 10:plants10091755. [PMID: 34579288 PMCID: PMC8469201 DOI: 10.3390/plants10091755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Characterizing the diverse melon cultivars for nutrition aids in crop improvement and promoting a healthy diet. Here, we used in vitro assays to characterize the nutritional qualities and health-beneficial effects of 30 melon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes, including 10 improved cultivars, 16 landraces, and 4 wild types collected from different parts of India. Two landraces (Sidoota and Alper Green) had the highest (12.20 and 11.25) total soluble solids (TSS) contents. The Sidoota and Pappusa landraces had high reducing sugar contents (2.84 and 2.81 mg g−1 fresh weight [FW]). The highest polyphenols contents (22.0 mg g−1 FW) were observed in the landraces Mage Kaayi-2, Budamekaayi, and Small Melon. Reflecting on the primary and secondary metabolite contents, the Mekke Kaayi and Giriyala landraces exhibited high 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity (97.6 and 91% at 100 μg mL−1). Additionally, seven of the landraces showed significant nitric oxide (NO) induction activity (>80% inhibition at 200 μg mL−1), indicating their potential health benefits, and seven showed considerable angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition activity (highest in Kashi Madhu), indicating their potential usefulness in reducing hypertension. Genotypes with high health beneficial compounds identified in this study can be used for breeding improved melon cultivars to promote these fruits as well as a healthy diet.
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