Nutritional Composition, Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Wild Edible Flowers Consumed in Semiarid Regions of Mexico
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DOI: 10.1007/s11130-020-00822-2
Abstract: In semiarid regions of Mexico, it is common to use the floristic richness of wild plants as food ingredients. Hence, flowers of Agave salmiana, Aloe vera , Erythrina americana , and Myrtillocactus geometrizans , which… read more here.
Keywords: antioxidant activity; semiarid regions; edible flowers; regions mexico ... See more keywords
Non-Traditional Muesli Mixtures Supplemented by Edible Flowers: Analysis of Nutritional Composition, Phenolic acids, Flavonoids and Anthocyanins
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DOI: 10.1007/s11130-021-00918-3
Abstract: In this study, the effect of using medicinal plants on nutrition composition and biologically active substances in cereal mixtures were investigated. In order to develop new type of non-traditional muesli mixtures supplemented with edible flowers,… read more here.
Keywords: non traditional; edible flowers; composition; traditional muesli ... See more keywords
Effect of High Hydrostatic Pressure (HHP) Treatment on Edible Flowers’ Properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s11947-017-1887-2
Abstract: Edible flowers are increasing worldwide because they can improve the appearance, taste, and aesthetic value of food, aspects that the consumer appreciates. However, some of these are highly perishable and have a short shelf-life. To… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; edible flowers; pressure hhp; effect ... See more keywords
Phytochemicals screening, antioxidant capacity and chemometric characterization of four edible flowers from Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108899
Abstract: Edible flowers are receiving renewed interest as potential sources of bioactive compounds. The present study aimed to investigate the presence of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of some exotic flowers present in Brazil such as… read more here.
Keywords: tropaeolum majus; antioxidant capacity; capacity; phytochemicals screening ... See more keywords
Edible flowers as a health promoter: An evidence-based review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2020.12.007
Abstract: Abstract Background The consumption of edible flowers has increased in recent years because of their wide use in gastronomy as a decorative element or as an ingredient in dishes. In addition to influencing texture, taste… read more here.
Keywords: flowers health; promoter evidence; edible flowers; health promoter ... See more keywords
Digestive recovery of polyphenols, antioxidant activity, and anti-inflammatory activity of selected edible flowers from the family Fabaceae.
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DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14052
Abstract: Edible flowers are regaining popularity as therapeutic agents, due to their phytochemical composition. The present study assessed the recovery of phenolics along with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of seven edible flowers of the Fabaceae… read more here.
Keywords: selected edible; anti inflammatory; activity; digestion ... See more keywords
NUTRACEUTICAL VALUE OF EDIBLE FLOWERS UPON COLD STORAGE
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DOI: 10.14674/ijfs-756
Abstract: The attraction and quality of edible flowers correlates with their high perishability. Few studies have evaluated whether edible flowers decay faster than they lose their nutraceutical value. In this experiment, ascorbic acid was negatively affected… read more here.
Keywords: value edible; nutraceutical value; edible flowers; cold storage ... See more keywords
Hot and cold drying of edible flowers affect metabolite patterns of extracts and decoctions
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DOI: 10.2478/fhort-2023-0015
Abstract: ABSTRACT Edible flowers are rich in bioactive compounds and pigments that are on increasing demand in nutraceutical, medicinal, food, cosmetic and dyeing industries. This study evaluated the anthocyanins, phenolics and antioxidant activity of eight edible… read more here.
Keywords: drying edible; cold drying; hot cold; flowers affect ... See more keywords
Trace Elements in Edible Flowers from Italy: Further Insights into Health Benefits and Risks to Consumers
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules25122891
Abstract: The use of edible flowers in cooking dates back to ancient times, but recently it is gaining success among the consumers, increasingly attentive to healthy and sustainable foods of high quality, without neglecting taste, flavour,… read more here.
Keywords: edible flowers; italy insights; flowers italy; elements edible ... See more keywords
Valorization of a Waste Product of Edible Flowers: Volatile Characterization of Leaves
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules27072172
Abstract: (1) Background: The leaves of some plants are reported for their culinary uses, while in edible flowers, they are one of the discarded products in the supply chain. We investigated the volatile profile (VP) and… read more here.
Keywords: mentheae tribe; edible flowers; ocimeae tribe; waste product ... See more keywords
Edible Flowers Used in Some Countries of the Mediterranean Basin: An Ethnobotanical Overview
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11233272
Abstract: Edible flowers are becoming an essential component of people’s nutrition in the Mediterranean basin. In the last decades, many researchers also have focused their attention on the nutritional composition of the edible flowers, as well… read more here.
Keywords: flowers used; countries mediterranean; mediterranean basin; used countries ... See more keywords