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...
Main Authors: | Doru Ion Nistor, Romina Alina Marc, Crina Carmen Mureșan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Food Chemistry: X |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157524002219 |
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