Seeds of melon (Cucumis melo L. Inodorus) were analyzed for their mineral and lipid compositions. The seeds showed a 30.7%lipids content and ashes accounted for 4.08%. Freshly extracted oil showed acid and peroxide values respectively 4.01 mg KOH/g and 2.25Meq (O 2)/Kg. Iodine and saponification values were 104.52 g (I 2)/100 g and 193.60 mg (KOH)/g respectively. Main fatty acids identified so far were linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acids with respective contents 60.

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