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Yasmina Sultanbawa

    Australian Native Plants
    • Australian Native Plants

      Cultivation and Uses in the Health and Food Industries

      • 376 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden

      This book offers a detailed exploration of native food crops in Australia that are rich in nutritional and health benefits, often overlooked globally. These foods, traditionally consumed, showcase a unique flavor diversity and significant health-promoting effects, including notable antioxidant and antimicrobial properties with substantial commercial potential. The content is divided into three parts: the first focuses on the cultivation and production of various Australian native plants (ANP) such as Anise Myrtle, Bush Tomato, Davidson's Plum, and Kakadu Plum, among others. It also delves into the health applications of ANP, incorporating insights from Aboriginal traditional knowledge, nutritional characteristics, and bioactive compounds. Additionally, it discusses the anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory effects of ANP, food preservation techniques, and the unique flavors these plants offer. The second section addresses the commercial applications of ANP, including their use in cosmetics, processing methods, and the impact of packaging and storage on quality. The final chapters emphasize the significance of value chains linking producers and consumers, explore new market opportunities for indigenous food plants, and assess the safety of incorporating native foods into health and food industries.

      Australian Native Plants2016