Study at Georgia university finds new health benefits from common flower - WSB-TV
Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring whether common marigolds could serve as a new plant-based protein and superfood.
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UGA researchers identified marigolds as a potential plant-based protein and superfood. The study noted that the petals may contain the amino acid behind umami and protein levels comparable to some grains.
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University of Georgia (UGA) researchers have found that marigolds may offer significant health benefits and protein potential. The edible flowers are being positioned as a possible new plant-based protein source and dietary superfood.
Coverage from outlets including CBS News, CTV News, and Discover Magazine emphasizes the flower's nutritional profile. Specifically, Discover Magazine reports that marigold petals may contain as much protein as some grains and include the amino acid responsible for umami.
Future developments depend on further exploration of the flower's potential as a dietary staple and plant-based protein alternative.
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Which institution conducted the study?
The research was conducted by researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA).
What specific nutritional properties were noted in marigolds?
According to Discover Magazine, marigold petals may contain protein levels comparable to some grains and the amino acid behind umami.
What is the potential application for marigolds?
Coverage suggests they could become a new plant-based protein or a superfood.
Coverage (9)
- Could marigolds become a new plant-based protein? UGA researchers see promise in edible flowers CTV News · 50d ago
- Could marigolds be the next superfood? Griffin Daily News · 50d ago
- Common garden flower could become the next plant-based protein Earth.com · 50d ago
- Could marigolds become a new plant-based protein? UGA researchers see promise in edible flowers CBS News · 50d ago
- Why Marigolds Could Emerge As The Next Great Superfood StudyFinds · 50d ago
- The next trendy dietary superfood could already be in your garden Yahoo · 50d ago
- Marigold Petals May Contain as Much Protein as Some Grains, Plus the Amino Acid Behind Umami Discover Magazine · 50d ago
- UGA study finds marigolds could become a new plant protein Online Athens · 50d ago
- Study at Georgia university finds new health benefits from common flower WSB-TV · 50d ago
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