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Many societies have found various utilities of edible flowers. They give a more ornamental look, enhances the taste, and also enhances its nutritional value. Numerous studies conducted recently have shown that edible flowers are also rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, vitamins, minerals. These flowers also contain a variety of phytochemicals, including phenolics, flavonoids, carotenoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, and other compounds that have been shown to increase biological activities, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic, anticancer, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective qualities. Edible flowers have now found their way into a number of industries, including as cosmeceuticals, functional foods, and nutraceuticals.
The book provides information on the nutritional value, phytochemical makeup, and bioactivity of both wild and cultivated flowers. It also describes edible flowers in depth to make them better-known to consumers and the food business. Each chapter discusses the possible toxicological effects of floral components.
Contents
Preface. PART I: INTRODUCTORY ARTICLES. 1. Edible Flowers: An Updated Review on Nutritional Composition, Phytochemicals, and Biological Activities. 2. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Mexican Edible Flowers. PART II: SPECIFIC EDIBLE FLOWERS. 3. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Clitoria ternatea (Butterfly Pea). 4. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Chrysanthemum. 5. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Cucurbita moschata (Pumpkin). 6. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Cucurbita Species. 7. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Dahlia. 8. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Diplotaxis Species (Wall-rocket). 9. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Hibiscus x Rosa-sinensis (Chinese Rose). 10. Chemistry and Biological Activities of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Flowers. 11. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Lavandula Species (Lavender). 12. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Oxalis Pes-caprae. 13. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Damask Rose (Rosa damascena Mill.) Flowers. 14. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Crocus sativa L. (Saffron). 15. Phytochemical and Biological Activities of Flowers of Calendula. 16. Phytochemicals and Biological Activities of Flowers of Thymus vulgaris (Thyme). PART III: EXTRACTION AND APPLICATIONS. 17. Extraction Strategies for Bioactive Compounds Recovery from Edible Flowers. Index.
