Acorns as a Source of Valuable Compounds for Food and Medical Applications: A Review of <i>Quercus</i> Species Diversity and Laboratory Studies

Acorns, the fruit of oak trees of the genus <i>Quercus</i>, have been known to people for generations worldwide. In ancient times, they were an important part of culinary traditions and folk medicine. Their exploitation for food over the years has been significantly diminished, which may...

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Main Authors: Emilia Szabłowska, Małgorzata Tańska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/7/2799