The Contribution of Wild Plants to Dietary Intakes of Micronutrients (II): Mineral Elements

García-Herrera, Patricia; Sánchez‐Mata, María de Cortes

doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-3329-7_7

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“…Data available in the literature demonstrate that wild edible plants may be an excellent source of macro and microelements for humans. Wild greens usually contribute to the dietary intake of minerals more than wild fruits, and for Ca, Mg, Fe, and Mn, the provided amounts may even reach half of the recommended daily requirement [4]. In S. arvensis , S. minor and T. officinale micro/baby greens, analyzed in this study, these elements showed concentrations sometimes higher and sometimes lower than those reported in the literature for adult counterparts [4,64,65].…”

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“…Wild greens usually contribute to the dietary intake of minerals more than wild fruits, and for Ca, Mg, Fe, and Mn, the provided amounts may even reach half of the recommended daily requirement [4]. In S. arvensis , S. minor and T. officinale micro/baby greens, analyzed in this study, these elements showed concentrations sometimes higher and sometimes lower than those reported in the literature for adult counterparts [4,64,65]. In previous studies, microgreens were found to contain lower Ca amount than adults in amaranth [30] and kale [36], while the contrary was found in lettuce [34], and broccoli grown on compost [66].…”

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“…In previous studies, microgreens were found to contain lower Ca amount than adults in amaranth [30] and kale [36], while the contrary was found in lettuce [34], and broccoli grown on compost [66]. Among the three analyzed species, S. arvensis showed higher Ca concentrations than S. minor and T. officinale , and, at the baby green stage, exceeded 200 mg/100 g FW (Figure 3A), which is considered a good Ca content [4]. In all the three species, baby greens were richer in Ca than microgreens (Table 3 and Figure 3A), confirming the results of Waterland et al [36] in kale.…”

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“…This species, on average, showed much more Mg than S. arvensis and T. officinale (Table 3). That is not surprising, considering that among wild edible greens, S. minor is considered one of the richest Mg sources [4]. Furthermore, S. minor needed eight days more than S. arvensis and T. officinale to reach the baby leaf stage and the different growth period could have affected the mineral composition [24].…”

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“…The leafy plants, also known as wild greens, have been traditionally consumed as salad, soup or vegetable dishes and have represented an important part of the daily diet in the Mediterranean countries, especially during the early spring and in the autumn [1]. Wild greens are known to be a good source of protein and fat, vitamins, sugars, and minerals [2,3,4]. A wide variety of phytochemicals with antioxidant effects have been also reported in many of these species [5].…”

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Antioxidant and Mineral Composition of Three Wild Leafy Species: A Comparison Between Microgreens and Baby Greens

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Wild plants may play an important role in human nutrition and health and, among them, many are the leafy species. We hypothesized that the wild greens could be profitably grown as microgreens and baby greens, specialty products whose market is increasing. We compared three wild leafy species (Sanguisorba minor Scop., Sinapis arvensis L., and Taraxacum officinale Weber ex F. H. Wigg.) harvested at the microgreen and baby green stages. Seedlings were grown hydroponically in a half-strength Hoagland nutrient solution under controlled climatic conditions. At harvest, the yield was assessed, and chlorophylls, carotenoids, anthocyanins, phenolic index, nitrate, and mineral elements were measured in the two types of product. The potential contribution to human mineral intake was calculated, and the possible risk due to the presence of metals potentially detrimental for health was estimated. Results showed that micro/baby greens of the studied wild plants achieved competitive yields and could contribute to the dietary intake of macroelements, microelements, and non-nutrient bioactive compounds. On the other hand, the wild greens showed high amounts of nitrate and traces of some metals potentially detrimental for health, suggesting the need for caution in the use of wild species for producing microgreens and baby leaves.

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An Introduction to Wild Food Plants for Zero Hunger and Resilient Agriculture

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Effect of Boiling on the Nutrient Composition of Solanum Torvum

Abraham¹,

Sekyere²,

Gyamerah³

2022

International Journal of Food Science

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The fruits and leaves of Solanum torvum are good sources of nutrients and minerals for the prevention of nutrient deficiencies. However, there is limited information on the effect of boiling on the nutrients, minerals and phytochemicals in the fruits and leaves. This study sought to assess the mineral, macronutrient and phytochemical compositions of fresh and boiled fruits and leaves of S. torvum. Fresh unripe fruit and leaf samples of S. torvum were collected from six communities, boiled, and pulverized for mineral, proximate and phytochemical analyses. The data obtained was subjected to ANOVA and t-test. Solanum torvum was found to contain Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Ca, Mg, Na, K, protein, crude fat, carbohydrate, fibre, saponins, tannins, flavanols, terpenoids/steroids and glycosides making it nutritious. The results revealed almost equal concentrations of minerals in fresh and boiled leaves and fruits. A similar observation was made in the case of carbohydrate, crude fat and ash. However, there were significant differences in moisture, protein and crude fibre concentrations in the samples. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of saponin, tannin, flavonoids, terpenoids/steroids and glycosides in all leaf samples no matter the treatment. There were no flavonoids and terpenoids/steroids in fruits. Boiling nominally reduced and in a few cases, increased concentration of the nutrient composition but did not have significant effect on the concentration of the macro- and micro- minerals in the fruits and leaves. This study suggests that boiling could affects the concentration of nutrients that could be accessed in fruits and leaves of S. torvum.

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The Contribution of Wild Plants to Dietary Intakes of Micronutrients (II): Mineral Elements

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

Antioxidant and Mineral Composition of Three Wild Leafy Species: A Comparison Between Microgreens and Baby Greens

Antioxidant and Mineral Composition of Three Wild Leafy Species: A Comparison Between Microgreens and Baby Greens

An Introduction to Wild Food Plants for Zero Hunger and Resilient Agriculture

Effect of Boiling on the Nutrient Composition of Solanum Torvum

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