Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review
Mespilus germanica L., commonly known as medlar, is one of two species of the Rosaceae family. The medlar plant has a long history of use in gastronomy and healthcare. Medlar waste is used to extract hazardous heavy metals from contaminated water. The nutritional value of M. germanica fruits comes f...
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| description | Mespilus germanica L., commonly known as medlar, is one of two species of the Rosaceae family. The medlar plant has a long history of use in gastronomy and healthcare. Medlar waste is used to extract hazardous heavy metals from contaminated water. The nutritional value of M. germanica fruits comes from their composition of carbohydrates, carotenoids, amino acids, organic acids, proteins, vitamins, fatty acids, and vital components. M. germanica fruit contains a high concentration of important phenolic components, which contribute to its anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. Additionally, several studies have identified diverse biological properties of the M. germanica plant, including the cytotoxic, neurodegenerative, and antibacterial properties of its fruits and leaves. Scientists are investigating underutilized plant species to address sustainability issues in food production. This review study will provide a comprehensive examination of its chemical composition, medical applications, plant waste utilization, and potential biological activities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6f13917c94e24c0f9d9c5d7afcd6fa682024-04-05T04:41:30ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752024-06-0122101334Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A reviewDoru Ion Nistor0Romina Alina Marc1Crina Carmen Mureșan2Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaCorresponding author.; Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaFood Engineering Department, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaMespilus germanica L., commonly known as medlar, is one of two species of the Rosaceae family. The medlar plant has a long history of use in gastronomy and healthcare. Medlar waste is used to extract hazardous heavy metals from contaminated water. The nutritional value of M. germanica fruits comes from their composition of carbohydrates, carotenoids, amino acids, organic acids, proteins, vitamins, fatty acids, and vital components. M. germanica fruit contains a high concentration of important phenolic components, which contribute to its anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. Additionally, several studies have identified diverse biological properties of the M. germanica plant, including the cytotoxic, neurodegenerative, and antibacterial properties of its fruits and leaves. Scientists are investigating underutilized plant species to address sustainability issues in food production. This review study will provide a comprehensive examination of its chemical composition, medical applications, plant waste utilization, and potential biological activities.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524002219AntibacterialMespilusM. germanicaMedlarRosaceae |
| spellingShingle | Doru Ion Nistor Romina Alina Marc Crina Carmen Mureșan Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review Food Chemistry: X Antibacterial Mespilus M. germanica Medlar Rosaceae |
| title | Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review |
| title_full | Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review |
| title_fullStr | Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review |
| title_short | Phytochemistry, nutritional composition, health benefits and future prospects of Mespilus germanica L. (Medlar): A review |
| title_sort | phytochemistry nutritional composition health benefits and future prospects of mespilus germanica l medlar a review |
| topic | Antibacterial Mespilus M. germanica Medlar Rosaceae |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524002219 |
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