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| Gutiérrez,C; Rubilar,M; Jara,C; Verdugo,M; Sineiro,J; Shene,C. |
| Flax (Linum usitatissimum) has been used for centuries as a source for oil extraction. In recent years it has attracted considerable interest as a result of studies which attribute potential health benefits to its components, including the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases. Among these compounds presenting biological activity, alpha-linolenic acid, lignans and soluble fibre are of special interest. 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 work is to learn how the best use can be made of these compounds, by studying flaxseed and flaxseed cake as sources of compounds of interest for food industry. Oil... |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Flaxseed; Flaxseed oil; Protein; Food industry. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-95162010000200006 |
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| Rubilar,M; Gutiérrez,C; Verdugo,M; Shene,C; Sineiro,J. |
| 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. |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Flaxseed; Oil; Protein; Mucilage; Lignans. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-95162010000100010 |
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| Shene,C; Leyton,A; Esparza,Y.; Flores,L; Quilodrán,B; Hinzpeter,I; Rubilar,M. |
| Thraustochytrids are marine protists found throughout the world in estuarine and marine habitats. These microorganisms have attracted interest, because their lipids contain different long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Those able to produce docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6 n-3, DHA) are the most studied because of the physiological importance of this PUFA in human beings. Their heterotrophic cultivation offers several challenges since biomass, lipid content, and fatty acid profile are dependent on growth conditions. In this work the effects of C source and its concentration on DHA production by different thraustochytrid strains are reviewed. Results obtained by different investigators on the use of alternative and low cost nutrient sources for... |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Thraustochytrium; Schizochytrium; Docosahexaenoic; Acid; Polyunsaturated fatty acids; Lipids; Carbon source; Nitrogen source. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-95162010000100002 |
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