Phytochemical Studies of Momordica Charantia Fruit: Seed Extraction via Aqueous Enzymatic Extraction and Pulp Maceration

• Main Authors: Mohd Nesfu, Nadirah Zawani, Osman , Hasnah, Brosse, Nicholas, Muniglia, Lionel, Kamarulzaman, Ezatul Ezleen, Spina, Rosella, Laurain-Mattar, Dominique
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Subjects: QD1-999 Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/31408/1/Nadirah_Phytochemical_Studies_of_Momordica_Charantia_Fruit.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/31408/; http://master-vegetal.unistra.fr/agenda/evenement/?tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=12478&cHash=0ae4ab6d3dcefbdd1fe1fee508b8a0e6
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

The edible fruits of Momordica charantia or bitter melons have been used for over a decade in folk medicine for treatment of diabetes and malaria. The seeds usually have been discarded without any further use, however, it’s can be a good source of biomass. Hence, this research aimed to isolate activ...