Comparison of the Functional Components in Netted and Cantaloupe Melons

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ㆍ발행기관 : 경상대학교 농업생명과학연구원 ㆍ수록지정보 : 농업생명과학연구 / 57권 / 3호
ㆍ저자명 : Deen Mohammad Deepo, Yun Jae Ahn, Hyeong Jin Eom, Dong Yup Hahn, Hong Yul Kim, Eung Kyoo Choi, Un Sun Hwang, Ki Byung Lim

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Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
1. Melon samples
2. Measurement of moisture content
3. Measurement of free sugar content
4. Measurement of folic acid content
5. Measurement of citric acid content
6. Measurement of beta-carotene content
7. Statistical analysis
Results and Discussion
1. Water content
2. Free sugar content
3. Folic acid content
4. Citric acid content
5. Beta-carotene content
Acknowledgments
References

영어 초록

This study assessed the utility of netted melon ‘Top Earl’s’ and cantaloupe melon ‘Alex’ as functional fruits by analysing their moisture content, vitreous sugar, folic acid, citric acid, and beta-carotene levels. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to analyse the free sugar, folic acid, citric acid, and beta-carotene levels. The moisture content was not significantly different between ‘Top Earl’s’ and ‘Alex.’ The glucose, sucrose, and fructose contents were three, two, and one-and-a-half fold higher in ‘Alex’ than in ‘Top Earl’s.’ Moreover, citric acid was approximately three times higher in ‘Alex’ than that in Top Earl’s.’ However, the folic acid content was higher in ‘Top ‘Earl’s’ than ‘Alex,’ and the amount was 124 μg / 100 g FW and 112 μg / 100 g FW respectively. ‘Beta-carotene was undetectable in ‘Top Earl’s,’ whereas it was 1000 μg / 100 g FW in ‘Alex.’ β-carotene, a substance that is converted in the body into vitamin A and acts as an antioxidant, is an important component in healthy food. These results suggested that the cantaloupe melon ‘Alex’ has a higher free sugar content and functional ingredients, such as antioxidants, including citric acid and beta carotene, than the netted melon ‘Top Earl’s.’

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