The Potential for the Implementation of Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea) Health Properties in Food Matrix

Clitoria ternatea is a revered flower and plant in botanical science. While its health benefits are only recently gaining popularity, the plant itself has been the recipient of many traditional and indigenous medicines, including that of Ayurvedic medicine in South Asia. The peculiar property of this flower is its ability to change color depending on its pH. This review article encompasses the literature surrounding this plant and its valuable flower and attempts to cover all aspects of its benefits in the food matrix, including its existing applications. It also aims to look at the flower from a holistic perspective and imagine it as a source of future food.

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Clitoria ternatea, a revered plant in botanical science, has gained popularity for its health benefits. Traditional and indigenous medicines, including Ayurvedic medicine, have utilized this plant and its unique color-changing flower. This review article examines the literature surrounding the plant and focuses on its benefits in the food matrix, while also considering its potential as a future food source.