Applications of Saponin Extract from Asparagus Roots as Functional Ingredient

When replanting an asparagus field, the roots of the previous crop are crushed and incorporated into the soil, creating problems of autotoxicity and fungal infections. Asparagus roots can be considered as a valuable byproduct, since they are very rich in saponins (3–6%), compounds currently consider...

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Main Authors: Amel Hamdi, Isabel Viera-Alcaide, Ana Jiménez-Araujo, Rocío Rodríguez-Arcos, Rafael Guillén-Bejarano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/2/274