COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF CUCURBITACEAE FRUITS

Farah Naz; Nabi Bux Kalhoro; Mehran Ali

doi:10.71146/kjmr796

Authors

Farah Naz Department of Chemistry, Government Girls Degree College Sukkur, Pakistan. Author
Nabi Bux Kalhoro Department of Mathematics, The University of Larkano, Sindh, Pakistan. Author
Mehran Ali Manager Technical Support PTCL, Pakistan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr796

Keywords:

Cucurbitaceae, Phytochemical analysis, Antioxidant activity, Cucumis sativus, Cucumis melo, Cucumis melovar

Abstract

This study presents a comparative evaluation of phytochemical composition and antioxidant potential in different parts (pulp, peel, and seeds) of Cucumis melovar, Cucumis sativus, & Cucumis melo. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses were performed to assess the distribution of bioactive compounds. The findings indicate that peel and exhibited higher concentrations of phytochemicals compared to pulp and seed. Seeds contributing significantly to antioxidant activity. The phenolic acids quantity in C. melo pulp and seeds are higher than C sativas and C melo. The study highlights the importance of utilizing whole fruit components for enhanced nutritional and therapeutic benefits.

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