Saffron petals, which are the main by-products of Crocus sativus L.(Iridaceae family), are
produced in large quantities and are known for their many beneficial properties. In this …

Crocus sativus L. is one of the world's most famous saffron production crops and its
enormous by-products, such as leaves, are an excellent source of bioactive compounds with …

Growing interest to use natural preservatives and spices with antimicrobial effects and large
amounts of floral bio-residues (92.6 g per 100 g) generated and wasted in the production of …

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of novel antimicrobial agents
able to inhibit or kill food-borne bacteria or to interrupt the onset of food spoilage. Crocus …

Crocus sativus L.(saffron) has been traditionally used as a food coloring or flavoring agent,
but recent research has shown its potent pharmacological activity to tackle several health …

In order to valorize the species Crocus sativus from Morocco and to prepare new products
with high added value that can be used in the food and pharmaceutical industry, our interest …

Background: Nowadays, increasing antibiotic resistance of bacteria has provided the
opportunity to replace herbal remedies with fewer side effects than conventional medicines; …

In this study, we investigated the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Crocus sativus L.
Kashmirianus cv. extracts (callus and stigmas). Profuse callus was obtained on MS medium …

Purpose Saffron is widely used for its medicinal and culinary properties. Its stigmas are the
most expensive part comparing with the flowers that are discarded during production. For …

Background: Health concerns due to adverse effects of chemical preservatives have
increased public interest to consuming preservative-free products or product containing …