Description

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BOTANICAL NAME:

Citrullus lanatus

COMMON NAME:

Water melon

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Water melon is a flowering plant species of the Cucurbitaceae family, a scrambling and trailing vine plant, it was originally domesticated in Africa. It is highly cultivated fruit worldwide, with more than 1000 varieties.

The sweet juicy part of water melon is usually red to pink, with many seeds, although seedless varieties exist.

The fruits can be eaten raw or pickled, and the rind is edible after cooking, It stem are up to 3 meters long and new growth has yellow or brown hairs.

Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that’s also good for you. It contains only 46 calories per cup but is high in vitamin C, vitamin A and many healthy plant compounds.

Watermelon keeps you hydrated · It boasts of key nutrients and few calories · Watermelon helps lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Is great for smoothies.

COMMONLY USED REGION:

Africa

NUTRIENT PROFILE

HEALTH BENEFIT

1. Because of high water content water melon helps to keep one hydrated
2. It contains compounds that can help tom prevent cancer, lycopene and other individual plant compounds in watermelon has an anticancer effect.
3. Studies has shown that lycopene may help to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
4. It helps to lower inflammation and oxidative stress

POSSIBLE USES IN FOOD PREPARATION:

Juices , smoothies and fruit salad.

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