Journal
MOLECULES
Volume 27, Issue 22, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27227954
Keywords
Salicornia; extraction technologies; phenolic acids; flavonoids; lignans
Funding
- PON REACT EU XXXVII Doctoral School in Food and Soil Science
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Salicornia, a halophyte plant abundant on Mediterranean coast, is not only used as a seasoned vegetable, but also in traditional medicine for protecting against diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Its high level of polyphenols, particularly the antioxidant and antiradical activity, make it a potential functional food candidate with beneficial activities for human health.
Nowadays, there has been considerable attention paid toward the recovery of waste plant matrices as possible sources of functional compounds with healthy properties. In this regard, we focus our attention on Salicornia, a halophyte plant that grows abundantly on the coasts of the Mediterranean area. Salicornia is used not only as a seasoned vegetable but also in traditional medicine for its beneficial effects in protecting against diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer. In numerous research studies, Salicornia consumption has been highly suggested due to its high level of bioactive molecules, among which, polyphenols are prevalent. The antioxidant and antiradical activity of polyphenols makes Salicornia a functional food candidate with potential beneficial activities for human health. Therefore, this review provides specific and compiled information for optimizing and developing new extraction processes for the recovery of bioactive compounds from Salicornia; focusing particular attention on polyphenols and their health benefits.
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