Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds in Organic and Conventional Edible Pansy Flowers () and Their Antioxidant Activity.

The use of edible flowers has become increasingly popular as a good source of bioactive compounds. Many flowers can be consumed, but there is a lack of information about the chemical composition of organic and conventional flowers. Organic crops represent a higher level of food safety because pesticides and artificial fertilizers are prohibited.