Edible Flowers and Their Relationship with Human Health: Biological Activities

Traditionally, edible flowers have been used in alternative medicine by several cultures around the world. Recently, they have gained in popularity as a new trend in worldwide gastronomy because they have been added as ingredients in food and beverages since they have important organoleptic properti...

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Published in:Food reviews international 2024-01, Vol.40 (1), p.620-639
Main Authors: Pensamiento-Niño, Christian A., Castañeda-Ovando, Araceli, Añorve-Morga, Javier, Hernández-Fuentes, Alma D., Aguilar-Arteaga, Karina, Ojeda-Ramírez, Deyanira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative medicine
Anniversaries
Anti-inflammatory agents
Antioxidants
Beverages
Bioactive compounds
biological activities
Edible flowers
Flowers
Human nutrition
Illnesses
Inflammation
minerals
nutritional benefits
Organoleptic properties
Oxidative stress
safe consumption
Vitamins
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Summary:Traditionally, edible flowers have been used in alternative medicine by several cultures around the world. Recently, they have gained in popularity as a new trend in worldwide gastronomy because they have been added as ingredients in food and beverages since they have important organoleptic properties and beneficial health effects. In fact, edible flower consumption has increased in the last years, and many works have demonstrated that they are essential sources of macronutrients, vitamins, and antioxidant compounds, which give benefits like prevention against illness associated with oxidative stress, some cardiovascular illness, and cancers, among others. Nowadays, the main studies about edible flowers are focused on their nutritional, functional, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This review summarizes relevant information about the properties and bioactive compounds content of edible flowers, likewise, the acceptance and security risks of their consumption, highlighting the importance of their incorporation in human nutrition and the main biological activities. According to the revision process, the consumer acceptability of edible flowers and their inclusion in the human diet have been increased due to their positive health effects.
ISSN:8755-9129
1525-6103
DOI:10.1080/87559129.2023.2182885