Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), the king of spices: An overview
L Cardone, D Castronuovo, M Perniola, N Cicco… - Scientia …, 2020 - Elsevier
Saffron is obtained from the dried red stigmas of Crocus sativus L., an autumnal herbaceous
flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is largely cultivated in Iran, India …
flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is largely cultivated in Iran, India …
The Pharmacological Activities of Crocus sativus L.: A Review Based on the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities of its Phytoconstituents
M Butnariu, C Quispe, J Herrera-Bravo… - Oxidative medicine …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Crocus species are mainly distributed in North Africa, Southern and Central Europe, and
Western Asia, used in gardens and parks as ornamental plants, while Crocus sativus …
Western Asia, used in gardens and parks as ornamental plants, while Crocus sativus …
Phytochemistry, pharmacology, and potential clinical applications of saffron: A review
B Xing, S Li, J Yang, D Lin, Y Feng, J Lu… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Saffron, the dried red stigma of the perennial herb Crocus
sativus L.(Iridaceae), is one of the most important and expensive spices in the world. It is …
sativus L.(Iridaceae), is one of the most important and expensive spices in the world. It is …
Bioactivity and Bioavailability of the Major Metabolites of Crocus sativus L. Flower
N Moratalla-López, MJ Bagur, C Lorenzo… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Crocus sativus L. has been cultivated throughout history to obtain its flowers, whose dried
stigmas give rise to the spice known as saffron. Crocetin esters, picrocrocin, and safranal are …
stigmas give rise to the spice known as saffron. Crocetin esters, picrocrocin, and safranal are …
Saffron processing wastes as a bioresource of high-value added compounds: Development of a green extraction process for polyphenol recovery using a natural …
The current investigation was undertaken to examine saffron processing waste (SPW) as a
bioresource, which could be valorized to produce extracts rich in antioxidant polyphenols …
bioresource, which could be valorized to produce extracts rich in antioxidant polyphenols …
Crocus sativus L. stigmas and byproducts: Qualitative fingerprint, antioxidant potentials and enzyme inhibitory activities
L Menghini, L Leporini, G Vecchiotti, M Locatelli… - Food research …, 2018 - Elsevier
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has been previously reported to be active as a protective agent in
multiple experimental models of oxidative stress, inflammation and cancer. These findings …
multiple experimental models of oxidative stress, inflammation and cancer. These findings …
Polysaccharide and crocin contents, and antioxidant activity of saffron from different origins
A Zhang, Y Shen, M Cen, X Hong, Q Shao… - Industrial Crops and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a valuable herbal plant, and is widely used as a spice, food
colorant, and medicine. In this study, variations in total polysaccharides, crocin contents, and …
colorant, and medicine. In this study, variations in total polysaccharides, crocin contents, and …
Detection of saffron's main bioactive compounds and their relationship with commercial quality
R Avila-Sosa, GV Nevárez-Moorillón… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review aims to evaluate the state of saffron's main bioactive compounds and their
relationship with its commercial quality. Saffron is the commercial name for the dried red …
relationship with its commercial quality. Saffron is the commercial name for the dried red …
The greening of anthocyanins: Eco-friendly techniques for their recovery from agri-food by-products
M Lianza, L Marincich, F Antognoni - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, several steps forward have been made toward a more sustainable approach
for the extraction of bioactive compounds from plant materials based on the application of …
for the extraction of bioactive compounds from plant materials based on the application of …
Bioactive Components and Biological Activities of Crocus sativus L. Byproducts: A Comprehensive Review
Y Wu, Y Gong, J Sun, Y Zhang, Z Luo… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The production of saffron spice results in numerous byproducts, as only 15 g of spice can be
produced from 1 kg of flowers, indicating that over 90% of the saffron flower material is …
produced from 1 kg of flowers, indicating that over 90% of the saffron flower material is …