Water Melon Seed Oil: A Review

Abstract

Throughout the world, Water Melon (Citrullus lanatus Lin) is consumed for desserts, fruit salads, and garnishing beverages. Several therapeutic effects have been reported by the fruit's major bioactive component, Lycopene, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial activities. As a good source of citrulline, which is used for arginine production, watermelon is also a good source of vitamin C.Seeds from watermelon are one of the most underexplored and underutilized sources of oil that are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin-E, minerals, and have an anti-oxidant effect. It is estimated that the seeds contain 35 - 40% oil, with 78-86% unsaturated fatty acids predominantly linoleic acid (45-73%). Watermelon Seed oil is capable of scavenging low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) as well as high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) in a cell membrane because of its chemical components. In addition to its nutritional properties, it has a rich phytochemical profile and is claimed to have health and medicinal benefits. Carotenoids found in watermelon include lycopene, β-carotene, phytofluene, phytoene, lutein, and neurosporene. Aiming to educate people about the potential benefits of watermelon seed oil, this study aims to reveal the properties of watermelon seed oil