Evaluation of Crocus sativus L. stigma phenolic and flavonoid compounds and its antioxidant activity.

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) belongs to the Iridaceae family. The stigma of saffron has been widely used as spice, medicinal plant, and food additive in the Mediterranean and Subtropical countries. Recently, attention has been paid to the identification of new sources of safe natural antioxidants for...

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Main Authors: Karimi, Ehsan, Oskoueian, Ehsan, Hendra, Rudi, Jaafar, Hawa Z. E.
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: MDPI 2010
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14597/1/Evaluation%20of%20Crocus%20sativus%20L.pdf