Lovage (<i>Levisticum Officinale</i> W.D.J. Koch) Roots: A Source of Bioactive Compounds Towards a Circular Economy

Lovage (<i>Levisticum Officinale</i> W.D.J. Koch) Roots: A Source of Bioactive Compounds Towards a Circular Economy

Lovage (<i>Levisticum officinale</i> W.D.J. Koch) is an aromatic plant from the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family used as a condiment in several regions of Europe and also described to have medicinal properties. While the aerial parts are used as foods, the roots are generally discarded. In...

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Main Authors: Rafael Mascoloti Spréa, Ângela Fernandes, Tiane C. Finimundy, Carla Pereira, Maria José Alves, Ricardo C. Calhelha, Cristiane Canan, Lillian Barros, Joana S. Amaral, Isabel C.F.R. Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Resources
Subjects:
<i>Levisticum officinale</i> roots
phenolic compounds
phthalides
bioactivity
agri-food waste
circular economy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/9/7/81

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