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The
Industry @ a Glance Watermelon
- Watermelon known as Citrullus Lanatus botanically is a member of
the family of pumpkins and gourds. The round, oblong or spherical
watermelon fruit has a smooth, green and yellow, often spotted or
striped exterior rind and a juicy, sweet, usually red, but sometimes
orange, yellow or pink interior flesh
- Fruit contains 95% water, 3.3% carbohydrates, 0.25% protein and
0.3% minerals and is also an excellent source of vitamins.
- Watermelon is rich in antioxidants
like lycopene which reduce the risk of diseases like asthma,
atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer and arthritis.
- Watermelon rind can be used for pickling while its seed kernels
are used for adding to sweets.
- Citrulline, the precursor to arginine, is found in higher
concentrations in the rind of watermelons than the flesh
- When watermelon is consumed, citrulline is converted to arginine
through certain enzymes. Arginine is an amino acid that works
wonders on the heart and circulation system and maintains a good
immune system
- Citrulline was sold in the U.S. as a sports supplement, even
before its use as a food ingredient became possible in Japan.
- In Europe, citrulline malate has been sold for more than 30
years as an OTC drug available without a prescription at ordinary
pharmacies and drugstores.
- Japan’s first health food product to contain citrulline went on
sale in October 2007, and citrulline is expected to contribute to
maintaining the health of countless people as a food ingredient in
the years to come.
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About the Product
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- L-citrulline & Larginine in
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- Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects
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Extract
- What is Citrulline
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L-Citrulline - msds
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Companies in the Field
- Biotechnology Company
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- Watermelon seed dehulling plant
- Seed Oil Company
- Spray-dried watermelon powders
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