Sustainable nutrition from edible chrysanthemums: evaluating genotypes for nutritional, antioxidant, and consumer preference attributes
Abstract Despite growing demand for edible flowers as nutritious and sustainable food sources, limited data exist on the nutritional potential and consumer acceptance of Chrysanthemum morifolium genotypes. This study evaluated 20 modified chrysanthemum genotypes at the Mahallat Research Institute, I...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Discover Sustainability |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01768-8 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Despite growing demand for edible flowers as nutritious and sustainable food sources, limited data exist on the nutritional potential and consumer acceptance of Chrysanthemum morifolium genotypes. This study evaluated 20 modified chrysanthemum genotypes at the Mahallat Research Institute, Iran, to identify the best-performing genotypes. The research, conducted from November 2022 to October 2023, comprised two phases: experimental and survey-based. Data were collected on the nutritional value, biological properties, antioxidant capacity, and consumer preferences of the 20 genotypes. Using the multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) method, weights were assigned to these four indicators via the CRITIC method. The genotypes were then ranked using three MADM techniques: TOPSIS, ARAS, and WASPAS. The rankings derived from these methods were combined and analyzed using the mean rank method. In the experimental phase, genotype Code 110 demonstrated the highest nutritional and biological values, attributed to an elevated iron content of 2.77 mg/kg fresh weight and significant calcium levels. Conversely, Code 751 exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity, as assessed by the DPPH method. During the survey phase, Codes 674, 562, and 354 received the highest consumer preference scores, largely due to their appealing appearances and favorable nutritional profiles. Utilizing multi-attribute decision-making methods, Codes 110 and 603 were ranked first and second, respectively. These results underscore the potential of chrysanthemums as a sustainable source for nutrition and health; however, challenges such as limited consumer acceptance, post-harvest processing issues, market constraints, genotype diversity, and the necessity for appropriate packaging warrant further investigation. |
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| ISSN: | 2662-9984 |