The thesis is dedicated to the study of three lesser-known root vegetables that are particularly interesting for their nutritional and therapeutic properties: scorzonera, white salsify, and gobo root. The first part analyzes the botanical characteristics and origins of each root, highlighting their morphological differences and the most suitable growing environments. This is followed by an in-depth examination of cultivation methods, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. The medicinal uses of the three roots are then discussed, as they have been known for centuries in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, purifying, and digestive properties. Finally, the thesis briefly examines their nutritional value and highlights their culinary applications, presenting a selection of traditional recipes.
La tesi è dedicata allo studio di tre ortaggi da radice poco conosciuti ma molto interessanti per le loro proprietà nutrizionali e terapeutiche: scorzonera, scorza bianca e radice di gobo. Nella prima parte vengono analizzate le caratteristiche botaniche e le origini di ciascuna radice, evidenziando le differenze morfologiche e gli ambienti di crescita più adatti. Segue un approfondimento sui metodi di coltivazione, sulla raccolta e il post-raccolta. Successivamente sono trattati gli usi medicinali delle tre radici, note per le loro proprietà antinfiammatorie, depurative e digestive, e impiegate da secoli nella medicina tradizionale. Infine, vengono analizzate brevemente dal punto di vista nutrizionale e viene valorizzato l’impiego gastronomico di queste piante, illustrando alcune ricette tradizionali.
Scorzonera, scorzo bianca e gobo: radici da riscoprire per la salute e la gastronomia
MIOLA, EMMA
2024/2025
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The thesis is dedicated to the study of three lesser-known root vegetables that are particularly interesting for their nutritional and therapeutic properties: scorzonera, white salsify, and gobo root. The first part analyzes the botanical characteristics and origins of each root, highlighting their morphological differences and the most suitable growing environments. This is followed by an in-depth examination of cultivation methods, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. The medicinal uses of the three roots are then discussed, as they have been known for centuries in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory, purifying, and digestive properties. Finally, the thesis briefly examines their nutritional value and highlights their culinary applications, presenting a selection of traditional recipes.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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