Nutritional Quality of Fruits and Vegetables

Editor

Topical Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

The quality of fruits and vegetables is a matter of utmost importance for consumers seeking nutritious, flavorful, and visually appealing produce. From the moment they are harvested to when they reach our tables, numerous factors influence the quality of these foods. Understanding these factors can help us make informed choices and fully appreciate the diverse array of fruits and vegetables available.

Recently, several new cultivars of fruit and vegetables have been produced via breeding programs with many nutritional properties. Further, new techniques to identify and characterize these properties have been developed.

In this study, we delve into the various elements that contribute to their overall excellence, from freshness and ripeness to flavor, appearance, and nutritional value.

The purpose of this Collection is to gather high-quality papers developed by international researchers. Original articles, reviews, and mini-reviews on any fruit and vegetable species are welcome in this Collection.

Dr. Sergio Ruffo Roberto
Collection Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Horticulturae is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • fruits
  • vegetables
  • new cultivars
  • nutritional profile
  • chemical compounds

Published Papers (1 paper)

2022

10 pages, 569 KiB  
Review
Human Health Benefits through Daily Consumption of Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) Tubers
by Angela Méndez-Yáñez, Patricio Ramos and Luis Morales-Quintana
Horticulturae 2022, 8(7), 620; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8070620 - 08 Jul 2022
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 4664
Abstract
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”, is one of the most famous phrases attributed to Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Scientific research on superfoods has increased in the last six years. These foods have nutritional and pharmacological properties, such [...] Read more.
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”, is one of the most famous phrases attributed to Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Scientific research on superfoods has increased in the last six years. These foods have nutritional and pharmacological properties, such that they can help to fight against diseases and poor nutritional status. Helianthus tuberosus L., or Jerusalem artichoke, appears to be a superfood that provides benefits to human health at the level of the digestive, gastrointestinal, and dermatological systems, being fit for patients with diabetes mellitus due to its high content of inulin and use in an optimal hypocaloric diet due to its low carbohydrate content. In fact, 5 to 15 g per day is beneficial, with evidence of a prebiotic effect. Unfortunately, its consumption and cultivation are not well known worldwide. For this reason, the present review describes the benefits of H. tuberosus in human health to promote knowledge about its nutritional benefits. Full article
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