Flavonol Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Onions (<i>Allium cepa</i> L.) Based on the Development of New Analytical Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Methods

• Main Authors: Ana V. González- (Author), Mercedes Vázquez-Espinosa (Author), Estrella Espada-Bellido (Author), Ceferino Carrera (Author), Marta Ferreiro-González (Author), Gerardo F. Barbero (Author), Miguel Palma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The onion is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables, and is a very valuable source of antioxidant substances. Every onion variety is rich in flavonols-mainly quercetin derivatives which makes onions the main dietary source of these compounds. This study intends to develop an ultrasound-a...