Study at Georgia university finds new health benefits from common flower - WSB-TV
Marigolds are emerging as a potential superfood and plant-based protein source following new research from the University of Georgia.
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Research conducted at a Georgia university indicates that marigold petals may offer significant health benefits. The study suggests these common flowers could serve as a new source of plant protein.
Coverage from Discover Magazine and Online Athens emphasizes that marigold petals may contain protein levels comparable to some grains. Discover Magazine further notes the presence of the amino acid associated with umami.
Future developments center on the potential for marigolds to be integrated into diets as a trendy superfood, as reported by Yahoo and StudyFinds.
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Quick answers
Which institution conducted the study?
The study was conducted at a Georgia university, specifically identified by Online Athens as UGA.
What nutritional properties were found in marigolds?
Marigold petals may contain as much protein as some grains and include the amino acid behind umami.
How are marigolds being characterized in the reports?
They are being described as a potential new plant protein and the next great superfood.
Coverage (5)
- Why Marigolds Could Emerge As The Next Great Superfood StudyFinds · 19h ago
- The next trendy dietary superfood could already be in your garden Yahoo · 19h ago
- Marigold Petals May Contain as Much Protein as Some Grains, Plus the Amino Acid Behind Umami Discover Magazine · 19h ago
- UGA study finds marigolds could become a new plant protein Online Athens · 19h ago
- Study at Georgia university finds new health benefits from common flower WSB-TV · 19h ago broke it first