Characterization of bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and minerals in landraces of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) cultivated in Southern Brazil
Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the genetic variability for the synthesis of bioactive compounds and minerals in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) landraces. Total phenolic compounds, carotenoids, antioxidant activity and minerals were evaluated in 10 accessions of Cucurbita moschata...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
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Series: | Food Science and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612017000100033&lng=en&tlng=en |