Dyslipidaemia has a prominent role in the onset of notorious atherosclerosis, a disease of
medium to large arteries. Atherosclerosis is the prime root of cardiovascular events …

Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …

Wild edible plants (WEPs) are part of the cultural and genetic heritage of different regions of
the world. In times of famine and scarcity, these sources of nutrients and health-promoting …

Blackberries and mulberries are small and perishable fruits that provide significant health
benefits when consumed. In reality, both are rich in phytochemicals, such as phenolics and …

Rubus L.(Rosaceae) berries have received worldwide attention, mainly for their nutritional
and bioactive value. The raspberries and blackberries of this genus contain nutrients and …

Non-cultivated vegetables whose basal leaves have been traditionally consumed in Spain
were evaluated for their potential in human nutrition, considering vitamin C, organic acids …

Arbutus unedo L.(strawberry tree) has a circum-Mediterranean distribution, being found in
western, central and southern Europe, north-eastern Africa (excluding Egypt and Libya) and …

The present work describes the evaluation of fig peels and blackthorn fruit extracts as
natural purple colorants in doughnuts (icing) and in a typical Brazilian pastry called …

Ethnobotanical relevance Medicinal and food plants in the Basque Country are an integral
part of a fast changing culture. With a distinct tradition and language, this region of Europe …

The fresh fruits of Prunus spinosa L., a wild plum species, are traditionally used for dietary
purposes and medicinal applications in disorders related to inflammation and oxidative …