Uddin et al. (2012) reported that mature leaves of Portulaca oleracea contain high amounts of calcium, iron, and zinc. Wenzel et al. (1990) further identified that Portulaca oleracea shoots are abundant in omega-3 fatty acid, α-tocopherol, ascorbic acid, β-carotene, and glutathione, making the plant a source of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants for functional foods and nutraceutical applications.

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• antioxidants concept
• calcium concept
• Portulaca oleracea concept
• iron concept
• zinc concept
• minerals concept
• vitamins concept
• omega-3 fatty acids concept
• ascorbic acid concept
• nutraceuticals concept
• functional foods concept
• Beta-carotene concept