Edible Leafy Plants from Mexico as Sources of Antioxidant Compounds, and Their Nutritional, Nutraceutical and Antimicrobial Potential: A Review

A review of indigenous Mexican plants with edible stems and leaves and their nutritional and nutraceutical potential was conducted, complemented by the authors’ experiences. In Mexico, more than 250 species with edible stems, leaves, vines and flowers, known as “<i>quelites</i>,” are col...

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Main Authors: Lourdes Mateos-Maces, José Luis Chávez-Servia, Araceli Minerva Vera-Guzmán, Elia Nora Aquino-Bolaños, Jimena E. Alba-Jiménez, Bethsabe Belem Villagómez-González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/6/541