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The wild taxa utilized as vegetables in Sicily (Italy): a traditional component of the Mediterranean diet.

Anna GeraciFilippo AmatoGiuseppe Di NotoGiuseppe BazanRosario Schicchi
Published in: Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (2018)
The research shows a high level of Sicilian knowledge about using wild plants as a traditional food source. Wild vegetables are healthy and authentic ingredients for local and ancient recipes, which are fundamental to the revitalization of quality food strictly connected to traditional agroecosystems.
Keyphrases
  • human health
  • genetic diversity
  • health risk
  • healthcare
  • risk assessment
  • health risk assessment
  • climate change
  • quality improvement
  • heavy metals
  • drinking water