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

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 appreciate, justifying the increasing trend of fresh top quality flowers’ sales worldwide. However, consumers also demand food...

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Main Author: Fernandes, Luana (author)
Other Authors: Casal, Susana (author), Pereira, J.A. (author), Saraiva, Jorge A. (author), Ramalhosa, Elsa (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10198/14287
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:bibliotecadigital.ipb.pt:10198/14287