Krishnaprabha, V and Lalitha Ramakrishnan, R and Vijayaraghavan (2023) Physiochemical Properties, Anti-pathogenic and Anti-tumour Activity of Whey based Probiotic Muskmelon Health Beverage. Physiochemical Properties, Anti-pathogenic and Anti-tumour Activity of Whey based Probiotic Muskmelon Health Beverage, 43 (1). pp. 46-52.

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Abstract

Background: Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) was a beautiful, juicy, tasty fruit of the Cucurbitaceae family which includes 825
species in 118-119 genera. It is also rich in antioxidant flavonoids such as carotene, Vitamin C, lutein, adenosine, zea-xanthin and
cryptoxanthin and the folic acid present in the fruit is very good for pregnant women and makes the baby healthy and it helps to
prevent the neural tube defects. Whey and whey based products had relatively high lactose content which forms a suitable
substrate for probiotics in the intestine and it increased the absorption of calcium.
Methods: A probiotic beverage was prepared by using whey water and muskmelon incorporation.
Result: Product developed with whey protein at 60% incorporation received highest acceptability score. No statistically significant
difference was found between the control and Whey protein incorporated muskmelon beverage. The nutrient content of V2 was
higher than other variations. Conclusively, the incorporation of whey water, muskmelon (rich in antioxidants) and probiotic could
prevent our body from various disease conditions and it has potential health benefits disease.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Anti-pathogenic, Anti-tumour activity, Physiochemical properties, Probiotic beverage, Whey water
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics
PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of Microbiology
Depositing User: Dr. B Sivakumar
Date Deposited: 11 Dec 2025 06:37
Last Modified: 11 Dec 2025 06:37
URI: https://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2582

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