 | Abstract 489Some studies on the chemical composition of cucurbit kernels and their seedcoats.Madaan,TR; Lal,-BM Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012, India. Qualitas-Plantarum-Plant-Foods-for-Human-Nutrition. 1984, 34: 2, 81-86; 15 ref. Seeds of cucumbers, melons, watermelons, Cucurbita moschata, Lagenaria siceraria, Luffa cylindrica [aegyptiaca], Momordica charantia and Trichosanthes anguina were analysed. The proportion of kernel ranged from 48 to 75.5%. The oil content of kernels varied from 41 to 56.5%, the protein content from 28.07 to 34.34%, crude fibre from 1.25 to 2.6% and mineral matter from 3.01 to 5.01%. The kernels were fairly rich in Ca, Fe and P. The nutritional value of the kernels was equal or better than that of cashew nut and almond kernels. The seed coats were low in fat and protein but quite rich in crude fibre and mineral matter, and could be used for animal feed. This abstract relates to the following species:
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