A greener approach to assess bioactive compounds in tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) using colorimetry

A greener approach to assess bioactive compounds in tropical pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) using colorimetry

Bioactive compounds have been shown to promote healthy human development and protect against certain diseases including some cancers. Tropical pumpkins bred for consumption, such as calabaza (Cucurbita moschata), possess these compounds, though concentrations vary considerably between varieties. Bio...

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Main Authors: Megan E. Kinsman, Mary T. Serviss, Geoffrey Meru, Carlene A. Chase, Steven A. Sargent, Amarat Simonne, Andrew J. MacIntosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
Cucurbita moschata
tropical pumpkin
colorimetry
bioactive compounds
β-carotene
green chemistry
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1480964/full
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