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Distinct Nutritional Profiles of Fermented Chamerion angustifolium from Natural, Organic, and Biodynamic Cultivation
Marius Lasinskas1,2, Elvyra Jarienė1,2, Jūratė Staveckienė1,2
1Department of Plant Biology and Food Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy, Donelaicio St. 58, 44248 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Abstract:
This four-year study assessed the nutritional profiles of fermented Chamerion angustifolium leaves from natural, organic, and biodynamic cultivation systems. Vitamins, pigments, and sugars were analyzed under standardized aerobic solid-state fermentation (SSF) for 24 and 48 h. Biodynamically grown leaves showed 42.7% and 49.7% higher β-carotene levels than organically and naturally grown leaves, while naturally grown leaves accumulated the most chlorophylls and total sugars. Organic cultivation promoted the highest vitamin C and L-ascorbic acid concentrations. Prolonged fermentation (48 h) significantly enhanced vitamin C (18.48%) and L-ascorbic acid (16.50%) only in naturally grown leaves. These findings demonstrate consistent cultivation-dependent nutritional trends and highlight the functional potential of fireweed leaves as bioactive ingredient carriers for functional foods, with applications in dairy products, beverages, and dietary supplements.
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