A manifesto for the valorization of wild edible plants

Bacchetta, Loretta; Visioli, Francesco; Cappelli, Giulia; Caruso, Emily; Martin, Gary J.; Németh, É.; Bacchetta, Gianluigi; Bedini, Gianni; Wezel, Alexander; Asseldonk, Tedje van; Raamsdonk, Leo van; Mariani, Francesca

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.061

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“…As previously stated, "wild plants also generally contain a large spectrum of plant secondary metabolic products such as polyphenols, terpenoids, polysaccharides, etc., which make them good candidates as nutraceuticals, i.e., functional foods, which contain potentially health-promoting ingredients" [50]. Hence, we aim to determine whether wild plants are used in this way in our study area.…”

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Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

2017

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A study on wild edible resources has been performed in the western part of Granada Province (Spain) using ethnobotanical methods. We document and analyze knowledge concerning wild edible plants and mushrooms and their folk medicinal uses in the study area. Several botanical features and use characteristics have been analyzed for the species included, with special attention to their medicinal uses, highlighting a large number of edible-medicinal species. Local importance of the medicinal uses for these resources has been confirmed. Up to 135 species are gathered from the wild in the study area, from which 46 can be considered folk functional foods. In addition, 45 crop plants with uncommon edible or medicinal uses are included, 29 of these being considered functional foods as well. Therefore, a total of 75 plant species are used as edible medicines which serve to treat 36 different conditions. The local concept of food and medicine regarding wild plant resources seems not to be well established. Studies on the pharmacological properties of these foods are needed in order to establish their real or potential benefits for the treated affections.

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Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

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“…Unconventional food plants (UFPs) are recognized by the scientific community as important sources of nutrients (Bacchetta et al, ). These plants often contain high concentrations of minerals, proteins, and vitamins A and C (Aberoumand & Deokule, ).…”

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“…These plants often contain high concentrations of minerals, proteins, and vitamins A and C (Aberoumand & Deokule, ). A recent “manifesto” highlighted the importance of involving different sectors to promote the use of UFPs, such as pharmaceutical, botanical, agronomic, nutritional, immunological, rural, and gastronomic (Bacchetta et al, ).…”

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Consumer profiling techniques for cosmetic formulation definition

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The successful development of a novel cosmetic product depends on sensory perceptions. Successful results using consumer‐profiling techniques involving cosmetic samples with different characteristics have been reported. However, the use of sensory descriptive techniques by consumers for similar cosmetic samples requires further research. The objective of this study was to evaluate the application of two consumer‐profiling techniques, Intensity Scale and Flash Profile, as instruments for characterization and/or definition of ingredient concentrations in cosmetic formulations. Intensity scales and flash profiling techniques were evaluated in two groups of female consumers. The results showed behavior for the two methods of low consumer consensus and high discrimination of the samples regarding multidimensional aspects. The results indicated that the application of the two descriptive methods with consumers is valid for guiding the definition of the cosmetic formulation, but less effective at detecting smaller differences among formulations. The results also indicated thickness and absorption as being important descriptors of cosmetic emulsions for consumers. Practical Applications The cosmetic industry is expanding and along with this growth, there is a need for ingredients with natural appeal. Since ingredients are developed not only for their perception of effectiveness but for also sensory perception, an alliance between consumers sensory perception and the development of cosmetic products becomes important. Due to a lack of studies of the issue, the present study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of two consumer‐profiling techniques in characterization and/or definition of ingredient concentrations in cosmetic formulations. These results contribute to the advancement of sensory, consumer, and cosmetic science.

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“…WEPs have the potential to improve nutrition and diets, diversify farm production, and improve the resilience of crops [2].…”

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Effect of Fertilization on Yield and Quality of Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop. Grown as Leafy Vegetable Crop

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Sisymbrium officinale is a wild Brassicaceae species that is known for its use in the alleviation of vocal inflammatory states. Since this species is particularly rich in bioactive compounds, there is an interest for developing cultivation protocols to use this plant as a leafy vegetable harvested at the 13th BBCH growth stage. Two wild populations of S. officinale (L.) Scop., denominate MI (Milan) and BG (Bergamo), have been used, and three different levels of nutrients (g/m2) have been provided such as 13 N, 7 P2O5, 8 K2O (100%); 9 N, 5 P2O5, 5.5 K2O (70%); and 6.5 N, 3.5 P2O5, 4.0 K2O (50%). The effects of different fertilization levels were evaluated on the yield, leaf pigments (chlorophylls, carotenoids), nitrate concentration, sugars content, and on the antioxidant compounds such as anthocyanins, total phenols and glucosinolates (GLS). Plant stress monitoring was performed by measuring the chlorophyll a fluorescence. Results indicated that yield was not affected and ranged from 0.18 to 0.47 kg/m2, and differences were not statistically significant for chlorophylls, carotenoids, and total sugars content. Nitrate concentrations were higher in the BG wild population (4388.65 mg/kg FW) during the second cultivation cycle and lower (1947.21 mg/kg FW) in the same wild population during the first cultivation cycle, both at the 100% fertilization level. Total phenols and anthocyanins were higher in the highest fertilization rate in the MI wild population during the second cycle. The GLS were higher in the lowest fertilization rate in the BG wild population (19 µmol/g FW) grown at the fertilization level of the 50%, and significant differences were observed in the second cycle. In conclusion, the 50% fertilization level can be considered the most suitable for our experimental conditions.

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A manifesto for the valorization of wild edible plants

Cited by 54 publications

References 69 publications

Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

Gathering an edible wild plant: food or medicine? A case study on wild edibles and functional foods in Granada, Spain

Consumer profiling techniques for cosmetic formulation definition

Effect of Fertilization on Yield and Quality of Sisymbrium officinale (L.) Scop. Grown as Leafy Vegetable Crop

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