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Open access
Sep 2026
Unlocking the nutritional and economic potential of cucurbitaceae seeds: a comprehensive review of their chemical composition, bioactive compounds, uses and global significance
Cucurbitaceae fruits are cultivated globally, but their seeds are mostly a waste product, although compositional data suggest real potential for food, nutraceutical and industrial uses. Existing reviews generally summarize the reported values without discussing the variability among studies or providing an explanation...
Abdelghani Ait Nouisse, Assia Boukhair, Abderrahim Asbbane et al.
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