Basil Seeds as a Novel Food, Source of Nutrients and Functional Ingredients with Beneficial Properties: A Review
Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) is found worldwide and is used in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries; however, the nutritional and functional properties of the seeds are scarcely known. Basil seeds contain high concentrations of proteins (11.4–22.5 g/100 g), with all th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/7/1467 |