Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Sakshi and Arpit Kanwar

Abstract:
Ornamental flowers provide a variety of functions including culinary flavorings, preservatives and medicinal compounds. Several ornamental flowers were studied for their medicinal characteristics such as anti-oxidative, anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and anti-bacterial properties. Some of the major ornamental flowers addressed in this article are roses, hibiscus, carnations and marigolds. Fortification of dairy meals with attractive flowers may aid in the development of functional dairy products with nutritional and therapeutic value. Ornamental flowers are also utilized to improve the aesthetic and appeal of fortified meals for customers as well as to increase sales of these flowers. The most recent developments in the dairy business involving the addition of several ornamental flowers in various forms (i.e. powder, extract, essential oil) to dairy foods have been examined in this study. The impact of these flowers on the quality of dairy products like yogurt, cheese, fermented milk, ice cream and shrikhand have also been presented.