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Chemical Composition and Physical Properties of Some Egyptian Cucurbitaceae Seeds and Oils

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Last updated: 23 Jan 2023

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The current study was intended to evaluate the chemical composition, functional properties, and physical properties of some cucurbits seed. Chemical composition, functional properties of sweet melon (Cucumis melo var.  reticulatus), sweet melon (Cucumis melo var.    aegyptiacus) watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), citron melon (Citrullus lanatus var. Colocynthoides). Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), and summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), were studied as well as the characteristics of their seed oils. The seeds are rich in protein, crude fat, and crude fiber. The seeds contained high amounts of K, Mg, Na, Fe, and Mn. Water and fat absorption capacities, emulsification properties, and foam stability were fairly good in all seeds. Data obtained for the oils' characteristics agree well with those of other edible vegetable oils. The obtained results revealed that the seeds presented an alternative source of vegetable oil. Seeds could be added to food systems such as bakery products.

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10.21608/jalexu.2020.161748

Keywords

Cucurbitaceae seeds, Chemical composition, Functional properties, oil, and fatty acids

Authors

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Hassan

Last Name

Shalaby

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G.F.

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Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

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First Name

Sobhy

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Elsohaimy

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Food Technology Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt , Department of Technology and Organization of Public Catering, Institute of Sport Tourism and Service

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First Name

Ahmed

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Zeitoun

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A.

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Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

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First Name

Mohamed

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Zeitoun

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A.M.

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Food Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture (Saba Basha), Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

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Volume

25

Article Issue

3

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23657

Issue Date

2020-09-01

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2020-04-06

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2020-10-01

Page Start

324

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340

Print ISSN

1110-5585

Online ISSN

2785-9525

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JALEXU_Volume 25_Issue 3_Pages 324-340.pdf

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Journal of the Advances in Agricultural Researches

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23 Jan 2023