In Vitro Gastrointestinal Bioaccessibility of the Phenolic Fraction from Agave inaequidens Flower

Edible flowers are gaining recognition as rich sources of nutrients and phytochemicals. In Mexico, the flower of Agave inaequidens has been traditionally consumed since pre- Hispanic times. This study investigated its nutritional profile and the in vitro gastrointesti- nal bioaccessibility of its phenolic fraction. During in vitro digestion (oral, gastric, and intestinal), the total phenolic content of A. inaequidens significantly decreased from 138 to 21 mg GAE/100 g DW (15.22%...