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Analytical Traceability of Melon ( Cucumis Melo Var Reticulatus ): Proximate Composition, Bioactive Compounds, and Antioxidant Capacity in Relation to Cultivar, Plant Physiology State, and Seasonal Variability
Author(s) -
Maietti Annalisa,
Tedeschi Paola,
Stagno Caterina,
Bordiga Matteo,
Travaglia Fabiano,
Locatelli Monica,
Arlorio Marco,
Brandolini Vincenzo
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02712.x
Subject(s) - cucumis , cultivar , carotenoid , ascorbic acid , melon , food science , antioxidant , composition (language) , botany , biology , chemotype , antioxidant capacity , chemistry , horticulture , biochemistry , essential oil , linguistics , philosophy
Two morphologically different cultivars of Italian melons (Baggio and Giusto) were characterized considering samples harvested in different times, at the beginning (BPP) and at the end of the physiological plant production period (EPP). Proximate composition, protein, minerals, pH, phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, ascorbic acid, carotenoids, condensed tannins, and flavonoids were measured, showing a significant decrease in EPP samples (phenolics, antioxidant capacity, condensed tannins, and flavonoids); ascorbic acid decreased in Giusto cv, carotenoids in Baggio cv. Mineral content increased in either the cultivars (EPP samples). Year‐to‐year difference was significantly highlighted; the plant growing cycle significantly affected the chemotype. Despite these effects, the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) permitted the discrimination of Baggio from Giusto cv, and the discrimination of BPP from EPP samples as well.