Quercetin and kaempferol from saffron petals alleviated hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative damage in B16 cells.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13887
Abstract: BACKGROUND Saffron petals are usually considered as waste after saffron harvest. However, saffron petals contain many important phytochemical components (e.g. quercetin and kaempferol), which may alleviate oxidative damage in human cells. RESULTS The contents of… read more here.
Keywords: oxidative damage; kaempferol; saffron petals; saffron ... See more keywords
Drying of Saffron Petals as a Critical Step for the Stabilization of This Floral Residue Prior to Extraction of Bioactive Compounds
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DOI: 10.3390/foods13233724
Abstract: Saffron petals represent floral biomass generally wasted due to rapid deterioration. Previous characterization studies have revealed the presence of bioactive compounds in petals, such as flavonols and anthocyanins. Petal stabilization is a challenge for the… read more here.
Keywords: saffron petals; drying saffron; bioactive compounds; extraction bioactive ... See more keywords