Culinary and nutritional value of edible wild plants from northern Spain rich in phenolic compounds with potential health benefits

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 8493-8515
Author(s):  
A. G. Pereira ◽  
M. Fraga-Corral ◽  
P. García-Oliveira ◽  
C. Jimenez-Lopez ◽  
C. Lourenço-Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Northern Spain ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Bioactive Properties ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Northwest Region

Wild edible plants (WEP) have been consumed since ancient times. A review of ten WEPs from the northwest region of Spain has been carried out on their bioactive properties, their use and their incorporation into the diet as a new food.

scholarly journals Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Properties of Some Wild Plants with Potential Culinary Uses

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Gabriela Luta ◽  
Evelina Gherghina ◽  
Daniela Balan ◽  
Florentina Israel-Roming
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Edible Species ◽  
Phytochemical Compounds ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Culinary Uses

Since ancient times, wild plants have widely been traditionally consumed by different communities but today are gaining relevance due to their healthy properties. Vegetables, including wild edible species, constitute an important source of active natural products: micronutrients, especially vitamins and minerals and phytochemical compounds with antioxidant properties important in the prevention of various pathologies including degenerative, cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Some species of wild and cultivated edible plants were comparatively evaluated considering the content in bioactive compounds and the antioxidant capacity. Biochemical analysis of the fresh leaves indicated similar or even higher values of nutritive compounds (sugars, protids) and antioxidants (polyphenols, carotenoids, flavones, chlorophylls, ascorbic acid) in the species from spontaneous flora as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), wild garlic (Allium ursinum) than in the green lettuce and garden rocket commonly consumed around the world. Therefore, these wild plants could be recommended for consumers not only as new ingredients to improve their diet diversity but also for providing potential health benefits.

scholarly journals Wild Edible Plants of Nutritional and Medicinal Significance to the Tribes of Palghar, Maharashtra, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 32-33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yatish Lele ◽  
Bhargavi Thorve ◽  
Swati Tomar ◽  
Anjali Parasnis
Keyword(s):  
Food Culture ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Wild Plant Species ◽  
Edible Species ◽  
Wild Edibles

Wild edible plants (WEP) are an important component from the perspective of tribal diet. There are various traditional practices and beliefs in relation to the use of wild edibles among various tribal communities in Maharashtra. In this study, the WEP found in Jawhar block of Palghar district and detailed information on the local usage for medicine or food purpose has been documented. With this, the traditional methods of preparation, collection and storage of these edible wild plants has also been documented. The present paper presents a total of 162 species of WEP, out of which almost 74% are consumed as food, 14% possess medicinal significance while 12% of the species exhibit both dietary and medicinal significance. This type of study could contribute in recording the traditional heritage of food culture and generate awareness about the importance of wild edible species. Documentation of these wild plant species can help in commercialization and domestication of the wild varieties and their entry into urban marketplaces to generate higher revenue for the farmers. Wild edibles could prove to be a remedy to food scarcity, a source of nutritional security and improve the economy in tribal areas.

scholarly journals Opportunities of spontaneous edible plants collected in southern Italy (Campania Region) as functional food

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 248-258
Author(s):  
Enrica De Falco ◽  
Rossana Zanti ◽  
Antonello Senatore ◽  
Antonella Vitti
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Campania Region ◽  
Rubus Ulmifolius

In most countries the historical-cultural heritage also refers to the foods traditionally consumed. Southern Italy maintains a strong tradition of dishes based on wild plants, considered an important dietary foundation. Despite this, the nutritional properties and nutraceutical value of some of these plants are little known and, therefore, need to be investigated. Sixteen spontaneous species, traditionally used as food plants, were collected from their natural habitat in four different areas of Campania Region, and their phenolic content and nutritional value were determined according to European model of food labelling. The species analysed resulted quite homogeneous regarding the nutritional value, as demonstrated by cluster analyses. Energy values were always low. Minerals content (especially calcium and potassium) and phenols differed among the species, the sodium-potassium ratio was almost always <0.49, and phenolic content was very high for Rubus ulmifolius. Many of the wild edible plants under study may be considered a good source to dietary intakes of minerals. The species examined showed contents of nutrition values and total phenols useful for preparing mixed soups or salads in order to gain a balanced nourishment. The wild species under study can become a source of new quality horticultural products due to their nutritional and nutraceutical components.

Antioxidant Activity in Water and Methanol Extracts from Korean Edible Wild Plants

2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Min Lee ◽  
Ji-Hyun Bae ◽  
Ho-Young Jung ◽  
Jae-Hyun Kim ◽  
Dong-Sik Park
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Methanol Extracts ◽  
Edible Wild Plants

scholarly journals Abundance and diversity of edible wild plants in managed boreal forests

2021 ◽  
Vol 491 ◽  
pp. 119151
Author(s):  
Tähti Pohjanmies ◽  
Anni Jašková ◽  
Juha-Pekka Hotanen ◽  
Outi Manninen ◽  
Maija Salemaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boreal Forests ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Abundance And Diversity

scholarly journals Antioxidant Activity in Bee Products: A Review

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Marianna Martinello ◽  
Franco Mutinelli
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Methods ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Royal Jelly ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Current State ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Antioxidant Characteristics

Bee products have been used since ancient times both for their nutritional value and for a broad spectrum of therapeutic purposes. They are deemed to be a potential source of natural antioxidants that can counteract the effects of oxidative stress underlying the pathogenesis of many diseases. In view of the growing interest in using bioactive substances from natural sources to promote health and reduce the risk of developing certain illnesses, this review aims to update the current state of knowledge on the antioxidant capacity of bee products such as honey, pollen, propolis, beeswax, royal jelly and bee venom, and on the analytical methods used. The complex, variable composition of these products and the multitude of analytical methods used to study their antioxidant activities are responsible for the wide range of results reported by a plethora of available studies. This suggests the need to establish standardized methods to more efficiently evaluate the intrinsic antioxidant characteristics of these products and make the data obtained more comparable.

scholarly journals Impact of in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on the chemical composition, bioactive properties, and cytotoxicity of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Syrah grape pomace extract

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1856-1869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana R. Costa ◽  
Manuela Amorim ◽  
Ana Vilas-Boas ◽  
Renata V. Tonon ◽  
Lourdes M. C. Cabral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Vitis Vinifera ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Grape Pomace ◽  
Vitis Vinifera L ◽  
Gastrointestinal Digestion ◽  
Gastrointestinal Health ◽  
Bioactive Properties

Grape pomace (GP) is a major byproduct worldwide, and it is well known for its bioactive compounds, such as fibers and phenolic compounds, that are popular for their impact upon human health, including in gastrointestinal health.

scholarly journals Proximate Composition and Its Seasonality of the Mediterranean Green Crab:Carcinus aestuariiNardo, 1847 (Brachyura, Portunidae), in Southern Tunisian Waters (Central Mediterranean)

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Baklouti ◽  
Abdelkarim Derbali ◽  
Khalifa Dhieb ◽  
Wassim Kammoun ◽  
Othman Jarboui
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Central Mediterranean ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Lipid Contents ◽  
Size Groups ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Edible Parts

The Mediterranean green crabCarcinus aestuariiwas recorded in Tunisian waters several years ago. However, since its record in the Gulf of Gabes, no studies have been carried out about the spread of this crab. Because there is a lack of nutritional information concerning this species, this study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of hepatopancreas and gonads ofCarcinus aestuariiin view of potential health implication for consumers and to determine the seasonal nutritional quality of females and males taken separately for various size groups. In this study, a total of 1399 individuals were collected along the Sfax coast. The nutritional value of various edible parts ofCarcinus aestuariiwas evaluated, and gender differences in terms of edible yield and proximate composition, protein, mineral, lipid, and water content, were compared for season, age, and sex. The biochemical compositions were strongly influenced by sex, age, and seasons. The highest protein and lipid contents were detected in gonads and hepatopancreas of females. Autumn was the season with the highest protein content and lowest fat content. Therefore, people with particular diets constrains should consume the ovaries of females in autumn and it should moderate in winter. The hepatopancreas and gonads from Tunisian waters can be a good source of proteins and mineral.

scholarly journals Diversity of wild edible plants traditionally used by the Galo tribe of Indian Eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Padma Raj Gajurel ◽  
Tajum Doni
Keyword(s):  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Edible Plant

Wild edible plants are found very useful in the fulfilment of food and nutritional requirements. Because of the availibity and cultural preference, the consumption of these plants among the tribes is high. To find out the diversity, utilisation pattern and sociocultural importance of the wild plants, a study was conducted in the state of Arunachal Pradesh selecting the Galo tribe, and accordingly the wild edible plants consumed are documented here. Data were collected through extensive field surveys and interviews with the community in the selected 12 villages in Upper Subansiri and West Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Overall, 125 wild edible plant species under 99 genera and 54 families are reported. These species are consumed mostly as leafy vegetables, fruits, medicine, spices and condiments and as a substitute to food grains. The Urticaceae with ten species is the most utilised family followed by Asteraceae, Moraceae and Lamiaceae with at least five species in each. Herbs with 47 species were found to be the most dominant growth form followed by trees with 44 species. Based on parts used leaves with 66 species were recorded to be the most used plant parts followed by fruits. The highest edibility index of 50 % was reported in Solanum americanum. The analysis of relative frequency of citation revealed that total 78 species exhibits more than 0.50 relative frequency of citation value with highest value in Pouzolzia hirta (0.95). It has been found that the wild plant resources play a vital role in the socio-economic aspects of the Galo tribe.

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