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The research aims to analyze the nutritional and phytochemical profiles of ornamental and edible flowers for their functional potential in food systems.

February 14, 2026Sustainable Food TechnologyOpen Access

Nutritional and bioactive compound profiling of 13 ornamental and edible flowers supports their potential as functional ingredients in sustainable food systems

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The research aims to analyze the nutritional and phytochemical profiles of ornamental and edible flowers for their functional potential in food systems.
Analyzed the proximate composition of fourteen flower species.
Assessed phytochemical content including vitamins and antioxidants.
Compared nutritional values to evaluate diversity among flower species.
Identified significant variations in nutritional composition among the flowers.
Highlighted several flowers with high levels of bioactive compounds.
Demonstrated potential health benefits of incorporating these flowers into diets.

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Research investigates nutritional profiles of flowers, highlighting their potential as functional ingredients.

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This study investigated the nutritional and phytochemical composition of fourteen species of ornamental and edible flowers, aiming to highlight their diversity and potential as functional ingredients. Proximate composition (carbohydrates, proteins,...

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Santana et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699011522ccff479cfe57d8f https://doi.org/10.1039/d5fb00803d

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Research investigates nutritional profiles of flowers, highlighting their potential as functional ingredients.

Nutritional and bioactive compound profiling of 13 ornamental and edible flowers supports their potential as functional ingredients in sustainable food systems

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Nutritional and bioactive compound profiling of 13 ornamental and edible flowers supports their potential as functional ingredients in sustainable food systems

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