Samah Maaloul, Maher Mahmoudi, Hédi Mighri, Imen Ghzaiel, Talel Bouhamda, Fayçal Boughalleb, Adil El Midaoui, Anne Vejux, Gérard Lizard, Raoudha Abdellaoui
Silybum marianum and Silybum eburneum are wild edible Mediterranean plants used in the human diet. This study presents the initial findings on the phytochemical characterization of Tunisian S. marianum and S. eburneum organs. It examined their mineral, sugar, organic acid, polyphenolic, and seed storage protein contents, as well as their antioxidant potential. In S. marianum , stems had high sodium and potassium contents, while the immature and mature seeds were rich in calcium and magnesium. However, S. eburneum had high potassium levels in stems and high sodium and calcium levels in the flowers...
March 29, 2024: Plants (Basel, Switzerland)