QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF CUCURBITACEAE FRUITS

Abstract

Quantity of phytochemicals in all fruits parts of cucurbitacea (C.melovar,C satisvas & C.melo) were found to be in order as: flavonoid > saponin > alkaloid. Pulp and seeds of Cucumis melovar, Cucumis satisvas Cucumis melo have total phenolic contents.In among these fruits C melo ‘s parts contain more phenolic compoundsas compare to the peel. Pulp and peel of Cucumis sativus show more total phenolic contents as compare to the seeds. Cucumis melovar, Cucumis sativus & Cucumis melo fruits may be included in daily diet because of therapeutic potential, fruit plants can prevent from chronic diseases caused by free radicals.