Nutritional Characterization of the Functional and Antioxidant Activity of Cactus Flowers from Hidalgo, Mexico

Nutritional Characterization of the Functional and Antioxidant Activity of Cactus Flowers from Hidalgo, Mexico

Flowers have traditionally been used in the production of various dishes to improve the sensory aspects of food. In this study, the nutritional and functional composition of cactus flowers was evaluated for their possible use in the food industry. The objective of this research was also to identify...

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Main Authors: Christian A. Pensamiento-Niño, Rafael G. Campos-Montiel, Javier Añorve-Morga, Esther Ramírez-Moreno, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdés, Alma. D. Hernández-Fuentes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
Cactaceae
edible flowers
nutritional composition
bioactive compounds
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/13/5965

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