Watermelon as a potential fruit snack

With the rapid increase in cardiovascular diseases, health-conscious consumers are increasingly showing more interest in foods that provide health benefits beyond the provision of essential nutrients. Watermelon contains phytochemicals such as lycopene, vitamin C, β-carotene, and Total polyphenolic...

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Published in:International journal of food properties 2019-01, Vol.22 (1), p.355-370
Main Authors: Maoto, Makaepea M., Beswa, Daniso, Jideani, Afam I. O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antioxidants
Ascorbic acid
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Butylated hydroxytoluene
Cardiovascular diseases
chronic diseases
Chronic illnesses
Citrullus lanatus
consumers
Coronary artery disease
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Diabetes mellitus
Dietary intake
DNA
Free radicals
health-conscious
Heart diseases
High density lipoprotein
Inflammation
Low density lipoprotein
Lycopene
Nutrients
Phytochemicals
Reactive oxygen species
snack
Sodium
Vitamin C
Watermelon
Well being
β-Carotene
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Summary:With the rapid increase in cardiovascular diseases, health-conscious consumers are increasingly showing more interest in foods that provide health benefits beyond the provision of essential nutrients. Watermelon contains phytochemicals such as lycopene, vitamin C, β-carotene, and Total polyphenolic content that possess anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties. Dietary intake of these products with antioxidants properties is important in maintaining human health and well-being. These reduces incidence of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and some coronary heart diseases, through inhibiting formation of free radicals and reactive oxygen species. The presence of these phytochemicals enhances its potential use as a functional ingredient in food application. This paper aims to characterize the phytochemicals found in watermelon, and emphasis is directed toward the role of natural antioxidants in reducing the risk of chronic diseases to discourage the use of synthetic antioxidants. Moreover, another focus is on seeking the recognition of watermelon as a potential snack and to support its traditional consumption. Abbreviations: WJC: Watermelon juice concentrate; ROS: Reactive oxygen species; DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid; CVD: Cardiovascular diseases; BHA: Butylated hydroxyanisole; BHT: Butylated hydroxytoluene; WHO: World Health Organization; SVCT: Sodium-dependent vitamin C transporters; LDL: Low-density lipoprotein; HDL: High-density lipoprotein; HPPPEF: High-pressure processing and pulse electric field; TS: thermosonication
ISSN:1094-2912
1532-2386
DOI:10.1080/10942912.2019.1584212