On the Importance of the Starting Material Choice and Analytical Procedures Adopted When Developing a Strategy for the Nanoencapsulation of Saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.) Bioactive Antioxidants

On the Importance of the Starting Material Choice and Analytical Procedures Adopted When Developing a Strategy for the Nanoencapsulation of Saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.) Bioactive Antioxidants

Saffron is known as the most expensive spice in the world. It is comprised of the dried stigmas of the pistil of the <i>Crocus sativus</i> L., which is a cultivated, sterile crocus plant. This plant material is now recognized as the unique edible source of certain bioactive apocarotenoid...

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Main Author: Maria Z. Tsimidou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
saffron
<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.
nanoencapsulation
crocins
crocetin
picrocrocin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/2/496

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