Abstract

Wastage of food is a big concern for the world. In summers, several fruits are available like watermelon, muskmelon, etc. Muskmelons are fruits that are consumed all over the world. Around 32 % of muskmelon is wasted; it includes 5 % seeds and 27 % peel of the total weight. Seeds of muskmelons have great nutritional benefits. They have a very large number of bioactive compounds like tocopherols, phospholipids, and sterols. Muskmelon seeds have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-Alzheimer, and diuretic properties and can be used to treat or prevent many diseases. Therefore, muskmelon seeds can be used as a functional food.

Keywords: Wastage, functional food, nutrition, melons, bioactive compounds, functional values.