Bioavailability of Citrulline in Watermelon Flesh, Rind, and Skin Using a Human Intestinal Epithelial Caco-2 Cell Model

Watermelon produces many byproducts (watermelon rind and skin) even though those components contain various bioactive compounds, including citrulline. This study evaluated the citrulline concentration, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP assays) of different parts of wate...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Inah Gu, Olugbenga Balogun, Cindi Brownmiller, Hye Won Kang, Sun-Ok Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Subjects:	watermelon citrulline bioavailability watermelon flesh watermelon rind watermelon skin
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4882