FLAXSEED AS A SOURCE OF FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS

Scientific evidence supports flaxseed consumption; however, a large sector of the population is still unaware of the benefits associated to its consumption and its possible applications as functional food ingredient in foodstuffs. Flaxseed is mainly known by its high alpha-linolenic acid content, bu...

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Published inJournal of soil science and plant nutrition Vol. 10; no. 3; pp. 373 - 377
Main Authors Rubilar, M(Universidad de La Frontera Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus Centre of Food Biotechnology and Bioseparation,Universidad de La Frontera Centre for Agri-aquicultural Nutrition Genomics (CGNA Technology and Processes Unit), Gutiérrez, C(Universidad de La Frontera Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus Centre of Food Biotechnology and Bioseparation,Universidad de La Frontera Centre for Agri-aquicultural Nutrition Genomics (CGNA Technology and Processes Unit), Verdugo, M(Universidad de La Frontera Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus Centre of Food Biotechnology and Bioseparation), Shene, C(Universidad de La Frontera Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus Centre of Food Biotechnology and Bioseparation,Universidad de La Frontera Centre for Agri-aquicultural Nutrition Genomics (CGNA Technology and Processes Unit), Sineiro, J(Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Superior Technical School of Engineering (ETSE)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Portuguese
Published Chilean Society of Soil Science/Sociedad Chilena de la Ciencia del Suelo 01.01.2010
Chilean Society of Soil Science / Sociedad Chilena de la Ciencia del Suelo
Subjects
Flaxseed
lignans
mucilage
oil
protein
SOIL SCIENCE
mucilage
oil
Flaxseed
lignans
protein
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Summary:Scientific evidence supports flaxseed consumption; however, a large sector of the population is still unaware of the benefits associated to its consumption and its possible applications as functional food ingredient in foodstuffs. Flaxseed is mainly known by its high alpha-linolenic acid content, but it is also a lignan source, soluble fibre and protein, compounds which are biologically active in the prevention of some non-transmissible chronic diseases. Southern Chile has comparative advantages for the cultivation of this crop. Together with its full processing, this crop could strengthen regional industry. The purpose of the present review is to highlight the nutritional properties of flaxseed.
Bibliography:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-95162010000100010&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en
ISSN:0718-9516
0718-9516
DOI:10.4067/S0718-95162010000100010