Changes in Phenolic Metabolites and Biological Activities of Pumpkin Leaves (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir.) During Blanching
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.641939
Abstract: Pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir.) are popularly consumed in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Blanching the leaves before drying is a method of preservation during off-season. In this study, different blanching treatments and media… read more here.
Keywords: leaves cucurbita; moschata duchesne; pumpkin leaves; blanching ... See more keywords
Metabolic and molecular mechanisms underlying the foliar Zn application induced increase of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline conferring the ‘taro-like’ aroma in pumpkin leaves
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1127032
Abstract: Introduction Fresh pumpkin leaf is popular vegetable for its rich nutrition. The pleasant taro-like odour is important aroma quality of crops, and mostly contributed by 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline in pumpkin. Element Zn can impact metabolite biosynthesis in… read more here.
Keywords: acetyl pyrroline; pumpkin leaves; taro like; pyrroline ... See more keywords
A Comparison of Bioactive Metabolites, Antinutrients, and Bioactivities of African Pumpkin Leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) Cooked by Different Culinary Techniques
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061901
Abstract: Prior to consumption, African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) are generally cooked. In this study, the effects of common household cooking methods (boiling, steaming, microwaving, stir-frying) on bioactive metabolites, carotenoids, antioxidant activity, antinutrients and inhibitory… read more here.
Keywords: pumpkin leaves; momordica balsamina; african pumpkin; bioactive metabolites ... See more keywords