HEALTH BENEFIT OF WATERMELON
HEALTH BENEFIT OF WATERMELON Watermelon is a member of the native Cucurbitaceae family in tropical Africa near the Kalahari Desert. Botanists call it "Pepo", which is a fruit with a thick crust and a meat center. [8] It is mainly consumed as a refreshing summer fruit, highly appreciated by consumers for its cooling capacity, attractive color, delicious taste and high water content to quench the thirst of wine. . [5] According to Oberio and Sogi, 9 watermelons produce 55.3% juice, 31.5% bark and 10.4% pomace. Carotenoids such as lycopene and β-carotene are responsible for the red and orange watermelon colors, respectively. The sweetness of watermelon is mainly due to a combination of sucrose, glucose and fructose. Sucrose and glucose represent 20-40% and fructose accounts for 30-50% of total sugars in a ripe watermelon. With the rapid growth of cardiovascular disease, health-conscious consumers are increasingly interested in foods that offer health benefits beyond t