Edible Seeds From Cucurbitaceae Family as Potential Functional Foods: Immense Promises, Few Concerns

May 2017 in “ Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy ”

Seema Patel, Abdur Rauf

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Studysummary This review discusses the nutrient profile and potential health benefits of pumpkin and watermelon seeds, concluding they are underutilized and could be developed into various nutraceuticals.

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