Anthocyanin-rich edible flowers, current understanding of a potential new trend in dietary patterns.

M Teixeira, W Tao, A Fernandes, A Faria… - Trends in Food Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Among the many sources of anthocyanins, edible flowers are regaining interest
for both consumers and researchers due to their nutritional profile and the need for even …

[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 …

Molecular Interaction Studies and Phytochemical Characterization of Mentha pulegium L. Constituents with Multiple Biological Utilities as Antioxidant, Antimicrobial …

AMH Al-Rajhi, H Qanash, MS Almuhayawi… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Multiple biological functions of Mentha pulegium extract were evaluated in the current work.
Phytochemical components of the M. pulegium extract were detected by Gas …

Supercritical fluid extraction as a suitable technology to recover bioactive compounds from flowers

L Lopez-Hortas, P Rodriguez, B Diaz-Reinoso… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Flowers are the most fragile plant organ that contains a wide range of variable compounds.
Due to their nutritional, pharmacological and aromatic properties, they have been used in …

Phytochemicals and antioxidant properties of edible flowers

P Kandylis - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays there is a growing interest among consumers for functional food products, and
edible flowers could be a solution to fulfill this demand. Edible flowers have been used …

[HTML][HTML] A review on the journey of edible flowers from farm to consumer's plate

HB Jadhav, LS Badwaik, U Annapure, F Casanova… - Applied Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
Flowers that can be consumed by human beings and pose no harm upon consumption are
edible flowers. The change in the eating habits and lifestyle of consumers has placed a …

[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effect of Aloe vera flower and Aloe gel on cutaneous wound healing targeting MFAP4 and its associated signaling pathway: In-vitro study

S Razia, H Park, E Shin, KS Shim, E Cho… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.(Liliaceae family) is a well-known
traditional medicinal plant, that has been used to treat a variety of illnesses, for decades …

Ancestral food sources rich in polyphenols, their metabolism, and the potential influence of gut microbiota in the management of depression and anxiety

SA Álvarez, NE Rocha-Guzmán… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2022 - ACS Publications
The relationship between a population's diet and the risk of suffering from mental disorders
has gained importance in recent years, becoming exacerbated due to the COVID-19 …

Cooking methods determine chemical composition and functional properties of squash blossoms: A study of microstructural and bioaccessibility changes

R Castañeda-Rodríguez, A Quiles, I Hernando… - Food Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research aimed to evaluate the effect of different cooking methods (boiling, stir-frying,
and steaming) on the microstructure, moisture, fat, protein, and glucose-derived …

Nutraceutical potential, and antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Quararibea funebris flowers

M Jiménez-Fernández, N Juárez-Trujillo… - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
The flowers of Quararibea funebris tree are an important component of tejate, a traditional
Mexican beverage. The flowers exhibited a high concentration of total polyphenolic …