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 …

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 …

Abstract A novel RG-I pectin-like polysaccharide, YJ3A1, was purified from the flowers of
Rosa chinensis and its structure and hepatoprotective effect in vivo and in vitro were …

The consumption of flowers as food is reported in various cultures around the world as part
of traditional cuisine or alternative medicine, in addition to their wide use as ornaments …

Specialized metabolites from plants are important for human health due to their antioxidant
properties. Light is one of the main factors modulating the biosynthesis of specialized …

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 …

Dietary flavonoids, which occur in many plant foods, are considered as the most active
constituents among the plant-derived ones in vitro and in vivo. To date, many studies have …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most prevalent disease and becoming a serious
public health threat worldwide. It is a severe endocrine metabolic disorder that has the ability …

Background The search for a healthier lifestyles and changing eating habits, have placed
viable and safer alternatives products in the market. In particular, edible flowers are used to …

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 …