Sustainable Processing of Floral Bio-Residues of Saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.) for Valuable Biorefinery Products

Sustainable Processing of Floral Bio-Residues of Saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.) for Valuable Biorefinery Products

Tepals constitute the most abundant bio-residues of saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i> L.). As they are a natural source of polyphenols with antioxidant properties, they could be processed to generate valuable biorefinery products for applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food in...

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Main Authors: Stefania Stelluti, Matteo Caser, Sonia Demasi, Valentina Scariot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
dried tepals
total phenolic content
total anthocyanin content
antioxidant activity
vitamin C
ultrasound assisted extraction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/3/523

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