Olive leaves offer more than phenolic compounds – Fatty acids and mineral composition of varieties from Southern Brazil

•Olive leaves are not only a source of phenolic compounds.•The content of n-3 PUFA was more than 40 times higher in leaves compared to oil.•Cu and Fe content of leaves reached the recommended daily intake of these elements. The chemical composition of olive leaves cultivated in Southern Brazil was e...

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Published in:	Industrial crops and products Vol. 71; pp. 122 - 127
Main Authors:	Cavalheiro, Caroline Viegas, Picoloto, Rochele Sogari, Cichoski, Alexandre José, Wagner, Roger, de Menezes, Cristiano Ragagnin, Zepka, Leila Queiroz, Da Croce, Dorli Mário, Barin, Juliano Smanioto
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier B.V 01-09-2015
Subjects:	Elements Linolenic acid Olea europaea L Phenolic compounds PUFA Olea europaea L Linolenic acid Elements Phenolic compounds PUFA
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