A Little-Known and a Little-Consumed Natural Resource: Salicornia

Öztürk, Münir; Altay, Volkan; Örçen, Nesrin; Yaprak, Ahmet Emre; Tuğ, Gül Nilhan; Güvensen, Aykut

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“…Salicornia spp. have been historically consumed as food in Mediterranean regions (Ozturk et al, 2018). This work intended to address the microbiological quality, the stability and the acceptability of locally produced S. ramosissima as critical aspects of its use in catering.…”

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“…In the Iberian Peninsula and France, S. ramosissima has long been largely consumed as food (Chevalier, 1922). Because the fresh green shoots of S. ramosissima have a natural salty flavour and crunchy texture, they have been increasingly used in fresh salads, or processed into salt by drying and grinding, and thereafter used as seasoning (Loconsole, Cristiano, & De Lucia, 2019;Ozturk et al, 2018). Nutritionally, S. ramosissima represents a source of Na and Mg, among other essential minerals, as well as antioxidants, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and lipids (Barreira et al, 2017;Isca, Seca, Pinto, Silva, & Silva, 2014;Maciel et al, 2018).…”

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From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

Cardoso

Silva

Patinha

et al. 2021

Annals of Applied Biology

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The halophyte species Salicornia ramosissima has long been consumed as food and is currently regarded as a high-value gourmet item. However, given that these plants grow in estuarine areas, often impacted by pollution, and are prone to the accumulation of ions, the risks associated with food borne pathogens or toxic metals has to be carefully considered. The objective of this work was to gather evidence that S. ramossissima harvested locally in an estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) can be safely consumed as a healthy and catering-amenable food. Fresh shoots, taken as green vegetables, and dried powdered shoots (green salt) intended as seasoning, were analysed for total aerobic bacteria, total coliforms, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and fungi (yeasts and moulds). The nutritional profile and the concentration of macro and micro elements, including potential toxic elements, was also established.Fresh shoots and green salt were incorporated in catering meals (soup and a meat dish) and subjected to sensory analyses. The microbiological quality of fresh shoots and green salt was compliant with the guidelines for salad greens and herbs and spices, respectively. The nutritional and elemental profile revealed that fresh shoots have a high content in fibre and NaCl. From the concentration of Na determined in green salt, a daily dose of 7 g was estimated as corresponding to the recommended daily dietary intake Na. None of the other elements was present in concentrations that could exceed the dietary intake limits. In the sensory tests, fresh shoots were well accepted as salad greens but green salt, used as seasoning, was considered as insufficient in terms of saltiness and does not completely substitute cooking salt. The results confirm the nutritional and sensory value of S. ramossisima and represent a promising prospect for the incorporation of locally harvested or crop cultivated plants in catering meals.

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From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

Cardoso

Silva

Patinha

et al. 2021

Annals of Applied Biology

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“…The genus Salicornia is a halophyte belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family, including about thirty species of succulent annual hygro-halophyte plants. Salicornia genus has recently been commercialized in Europe and Asia as a staple food, and it is used in green salads for its saltiness [ 20 ] or as an ingredient in various recipes as tea powder, seasoned vegetable, makgeolli, pickled vegetables, vinegar and fermented food [ 21 ]. Various promoting therapeutic applications have been reported for Salicornia species: Salicornia herbacea and Salicornia bigelovii are in particular used against oxidative stress, inflammation gastroenteritis, cancer, diabetes, asthma and hepatitis [ 21 ] and in the treatment of various diseases such as obesity, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia [ 22 , 23 ].…”

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Anti-Obesity and Anti-Dyslipidemic Effects of Salicornia arabica Decocted Extract in Tunisian Psammomys obesus Fed a High-Calorie Diet

Chrigui

Taieb

Jemai

et al. 2023

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Salicornia is a halophyte plant that has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of scurvy, goiter, and hypertension. It is commercialized in Europe and Asia as fresh salads, pickled vegetables, green salt, or tea powder. This work is the first to assess the potential anti-obesity and anti-dyslipidemic effects of Salicornia arabica decocted extract (SADE). SADE was characterized by its significant in vitro radical scavenging activity (using DPPH and ABTS assays). The effect of SADE on food intake, weight loss, serum biochemical parameters, liver and kidney weights, adiposity index and on liver histology was investigated in the Tunisian gerbil Psammomys obesus (P. obesus), which is recognized as a relevant animal model of human obesity and diabetes. P. obesus animals were firstly randomly divided into two groups: the first received a natural low-calorie chow diet (LCD), and the second group received a high-calorie diet (HCD) over 12 weeks. On day 90, animals were divided into four groups receiving or not receiving SADE (LCD, LCD + SADE, HCD, and HCD + SADE). If compared to the HCD group, SADE oral administration (300 mg/kg per day during 4 weeks) in HCD + SADE group showed on day 120 a significant decrease in body weight (−34%), blood glucose (−47.85%), serum levels of total cholesterol (−54.92%), LDL cholesterol (−60%), triglycerides (−48.03%), and of the levels of hepatic enzymes: ASAT (−66.28%) and ALAT (−31.87%). Oral administration of SADE restored the relative liver weight and adiposity index and significantly limited HCD-induced hepatic injury in P. obesus. SADE seems to have promising in vivo anti-obesity and anti-dyslipidemic effects.

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“…The halophytes can be used as potential crops for food, fuel, fibber, fodder, phytoremediation, and medicines, as many of these are rich in nutrients like antioxidants, fatty acids, and amino acids and have been used traditionally as herbs and vegetables, feed, and fodder for centuries (Fig. 1) (Ozturk et al 2008a(Ozturk et al , b, 2014(Ozturk et al , 2016(Ozturk et al , 2017(Ozturk et al , 2018(Ozturk et al , 2019Böer et al 2014;Brown et al 2014a, b;Hasanuzzaman et al 2014;Khan et al 2014;Koyro et al 2014). The plants from this group have evolved mechanisms to tolerate high salinity; many can grow better under saline conditions and are thus cultivated on commercial scale at many places and even sold in the markets in many countries (Brown et al 2014b;Khan et al 2014;Petropoulos et al 2018).…”

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“…Naturally growing halophytes are generally richer in nutrients and bioactive compounds with a taste similar to conventional vegetables. The seasonality of halophytic taxa has created a market The Genera Salsola and Suaeda (Amaranthaceae) and Their Value as Fodder niche for commercial cultivation of plants like Portulaca oleracea, Salicornia spp., Cichorium intybus, C. spinosum, Crithmum maritimum, and Capparis spinosa, to ensure their availability year round (Petropoulos et al 2018;Ozturk et al 2018).…”

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The Genera Salsola and Suaeda (Amaranthaceae) and Their Value as Fodder

Altay¹,

Öztürk²

2020

Handbook of Halophytes

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Halophytes are salt-tolerant plants with a potential for use as livestock fodder in the future. Among these plants that can grow on saline habitats as well as under extreme climatic conditions are the species of the genera Salsola and Suaeda, a promising animal feed source. The species of these genera are of significant importance, and many taxa from these genera can be used as animal fodder in semi-arid to arid areas of different regions in the world. The information on the morphological features, together with ecological and ecophysiological characteristics, as well as nutritional features of the genera Salsola and Suaeda have been reviewed.

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A Little-Known and a Little-Consumed Natural Resource: Salicornia

Cited by 23 publications

References 86 publications

From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

Anti-Obesity and Anti-Dyslipidemic Effects of Salicornia arabica Decocted Extract in Tunisian Psammomys obesus Fed a High-Calorie Diet

The Genera Salsola and Suaeda (Amaranthaceae) and Their Value as Fodder

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