Nutritional and Phytochemical Characterization of Radish Leaves: A Comprehensive Overview

Xiong Geng1, Ziyi Gong1, Weina Tian1

  • 1College of Food Science and Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China.

Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Radish leaves, often discarded, are rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. This review highlights their potential for waste reduction and therapeutic applications, especially in antioxidant and anticancer treatments.

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