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Ficus carica L. (Moraceae): An ancient source of food and health
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2014-05Registro en:
Barolo, Melisa Isabel; Ruiz Mostacero, Nathalie; López, Silvia Noelí; Ficus carica L. (Moraceae): An ancient source of food and health; Elsevier; Food Chemistry; 164; 5-2014; 119-127
0308-8146
CONICET Digital
CONICET
Autor
Barolo, Melisa Isabel
Ruiz Mostacero, Nathalie
López, Silvia Noelí
Resumen
Since early in the man history, common fig was appreciated as food and for its medicinal properties. This review explores some aspects about the importance of Ficus carica L., an amazing and ancient source of medicines and food. Topics regarding chemistry, biological activity, ethno-pharmacological uses, and its nutritional value are discussed, as well as the potential of the species as a source of new and different chemical scaffolds. Very important in the past, appreciated in our time and extremely promising in the future, F. carica represents an interesting example of healthy foods and bioproducts