| Rice germ contains protein, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA has been proved to be effective for lowering the blood pressure of human being. It has neurotransmission functions and tranquilizer effects. determination of GABA in rice germ and brown rice were investigated by using low-amylose, high-amylose and waxy rice cultivars. Percentage of germ weight showed no relation to the GABA content. The amount and patterns of the GABA accumulation varied depending on the cultivar. GABA content in most of rice varieties increased during incubation. The accumulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in non-waxy and waxy rice germ during water soaking were determined by using 14 different cultivars. Water soaking can enrich... |
