Compositional and free radical scavenging properties of Zea mays female inflorescences (maize silks) from Mexican maize landraces
Maize silks are used worldwide as a natural-based treatment for various illnesses. The biological activity of maize silks is mainly attributed to their content of polysaccharides and polyphenols. Therefore, it is worthwhile the identification of maize varieties or races that accumulate large amounts...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-01-01
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| Series: | CyTA - Journal of Food |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2017.1343866 |