Boiling and Fermentation Boost Nutritional Value of Calabash Gourd Melon Seeds
The study looked at how boiling and fermenting Calabash gourd melon seeds affected their nutritional content. Boiled seeds had the most fat and protein, while raw seeds had the most carbohydrates. Boiling and fermenting reduced antinutritional factors in the seeds. Processing also increased antioxidant activities and vitamin contents in the seeds. Overall, processing improved the nutritional value of the melon seeds and decreased antinutritional factors.