The Compositional Aspects of Edible Flowers as an Emerging Horticultural Product

The Compositional Aspects of Edible Flowers as an Emerging Horticultural Product

Edible flowers are becoming very popular, as consumers are seeking healthier and more attractive food products that can improve their diet aesthetics and diversify their dietary sources of micronutrients. The great variety of flowers that can be eaten is also associated with high variability in chem...

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Main Authors: Eleomar de O. Pires, Francesco Di Gioia, Youssef Rouphael, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Cristina Caleja, Lillian Barros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
edible flowers
phenolic compounds
antioxidant activity
anthocyanins
alkaloids
betacyanins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/22/6940

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