Background Agro-waste is of rising concern since they present social, economic and
environmental challenges. Conversion of food waste is receiving an increasing attention …

Abstract Background Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) represents the largest cultivated
member of the Cucurbitaceae family, showing great relevance from the economic point of …

The disposal of fruit and vegetable by‐products has drawn the attention of several sectors
worldwide, not only due to the concern over environmental impacts but also due to high …

Broken brown rice is usually categorised as raw material with low market value while
watermelon seeds are discarded as waste. Therefore, this study aimed to develop brown …

The current research studied the nutritional and functional properties and antioxidant profile
of Cucumis melo and Citrullus lanatus seeds. Results showed that the protein, fat, and fiber …

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) a fruit crop, is an herbaceous cree** plant belonging to the
family Cucurbitaceae. It is a tropical plant, mainly propagated by seeds and thrives best in …

Nowadays, many people struggle with various diseases, and to prevent this, a low-
carbohydrate diet is recommended. Consumers are also looking for products with a high …

Seeds from different indigenous watermelons were analysed for their chemical composition
such as phenolics, proteins, oils, minerals, ash and fibre content as well as antioxidant …

Traditional watermelon seed detection methods are inefficient, destructive and difficult to
accurately identify empty shells or defective seeds. It limits the improvement of market value …

Globally, fruits and vegetables generate almost half of total food waste, which has become a
major environmental concern. Though the ample amounts of fruit by-products are …