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Lycopene content and antioxidant capacity of portuguese watermelon fruits
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Red flesh watermelon is one of the main food sources with lycopene as the most abundant carotenoid
and has been associated with a lowered risk of prostate cancer. In order to assess health benefits of
Portuguese watermelon, five acessions from the Portuguese Bank of Germplasm were were chosen
for antioxidant quantification and total solids content. Two of the acessions were further
characterized for lycopene content. Due to its lycopene and antioxidant contents, accession 6185 may
be considered a valuable germplasm for breeding programmes. The intake of one to three wedges of
6185 watermelon accession would provide between 6 to 18 mg of lycopene and 0.18 to 0.54 mmol
TEAC (Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity), which might protect from prostate cancer and
other oxidative stress related diseases.
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Citrullus lanatus Melancia Variedade Carotenóide Licopeno Antioxidante
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Pinto,M.P., Santos, C. N.; Henriques, C.; Lima, G. ; Quedas, F. (2011) - Lycopene content and antioxidant capacity of portuguese watermelon fruits. Electronic Journal of Environment, Agricultural and food Chemistry 10, 4: 2090 - 2097