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Edible Flowers: Source of Phytonutrients, Valorization and Technological Advancements

Edible Flowers: Source of Phytonutrients, Valorization and Technological Advancements

Hardcover

Technology & Engineering

ISBN10: 303200666X
ISBN13: 9783032006660
Publisher: Springer
Published: Oct 30 2025
Pages: 469
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Flowers are not only used for decoration of savory dishes and desserts but also provide a unique combination of sensations that enhance the nutritional profile of various foods. Owing to increasing knowledge about the composition, antioxidant and biological properties of edible flowers and availability of metabolomics to identify their chemical components, there are many possibilities for development of nutraceuticals and functional foods using edible flowers. Since edible flowers have antioxidants, fiber, and even some proteins, they can be used in various meal plans. The most common phytochemical compounds found in edible flowers are carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids and anthocyanins. The food industry could benefit by fulfilling the market demand of functional foods through the development of edible flower-based foods, allowing for the valorization of unexplored or underexplored flower species.

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