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Extraction and Purification of Total Phenolic Content (TPC) from Seeds of Citrullus lanatus
Abstract: Citrullus lanatus is commonly known as Watermelon and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. The phytochemicals are present in every part of the plant. Fruit is edible part of the plant. Watermelon fruit consists of flesh (68%), seeds (2%) and rind approximately 30% of the total mass of the fruit Phenolic compound content levels are very high and acts as anti-oxidants. the seeds also contain phytochemical elements such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–24 Read article