Edible flowers: A review of the nutritional, antioxidant, antimicrobial properties and effects on human health

L Fernandes, S Casal, JA Pereira, JA Saraiva… - Journal of Food …, 2017 - Elsevier
Edible flowers have been traditionally used for human consumption in various cultures. They
improve the appearance, taste and aesthetic value of food, aspects that consumers …

[HTML][HTML] Phytochemicals from edible flowers: Opening a new arena for healthy lifestyle

P Kumari, B Bhargava - Journal of Functional Foods, 2021 - Elsevier
Demand for more attractive and high quality food is growing every day. The increasing
interest in functional foods and nutraceuticals has exaggerated exploration into new foods …

Edible flowers as sources of phenolic compounds with bioactive potential

TCSP Pires, MI Dias, L Barros, RC Calhelha… - Food Research …, 2018 - Elsevier
The edible flowers are widely used, but there is still a lot to be done in relation to its bioactive
potential and its correlation with the presence of phenolic compounds. The aim of this study …

Nature‐Inspired Biomimetic Surfaces for Controlling Bacterial Attachment and Biofilm Development

SV Oopath, A Baji, M Abtahi, TQ Luu… - Advanced Materials …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The use of antibacterial and antifouling materials is widely being investigated to combat the
increasing risk associated with bacterial infections and the evolution of drug‐resistant …

Phytochemical content, health benefits, and toxicology of common edible flowers: a review (2000–2015)

B Lu, M Li, R Yin - Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Edible flowers contain numerous phytochemicals which contribute to their health benefits,
and consumption of edible flowers has increased significantly in recent years. While many …

Edible rose flowers: A doorway to gastronomic and nutraceutical research

AS Hegde, S Gupta, S Sharma, V Srivatsan… - Food Research …, 2022 - Elsevier
The world is moving towards a healthier lifestyle where people are changing their eating
habits, which influenced edible rose flowers to emerge as a pioneer in the field of …

Potential Use of Phenolic Acids as Anti-Candida Agents: A Review

GR Teodoro, K Ellepola, CJ Seneviratne… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
There has been a sharp rise in the occurrence of Candida infections and associated
mortality over the last few years, due to the growing body of immunocompromised …

Design and properties of antimicrobial biomaterials surfaces

B Mehrjou, Y Wu, P Liu, G Wang… - Advanced Healthcare …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Emergence of antibiotic‐resistance pathogens has caused serious health issues and if the
current trend is to continue, treatment of the infection will become complicated and even …

Changes in flavonoid and phenolic acid contents in some Rosa species during ripening

M Elmastaş, A Demir, N Genç, Ü Dölek, M Güneş - Food Chemistry, 2017 - Elsevier
In this study, fruits of Rosa dumalis, R. canina, and R. villosa were cultivated and harvested
at six different time points based on colour changes during the ripening period. Phenolic …

Looking to the future, by studying the history of edible flowers

H Rodrigues, C Spence - International Journal of Gastronomy and Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Flowers have provided comfort to humans for millennia. Imbued with aesthetic value and
symbolic meaning, they have long been present in funeral rituals, feasts, offerings, and …