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This work performed an overall chemical characterization of poppy seeds, cold-pressed oil, and press cake, a by-product of the oil industry. The proximate composition, fatty acids, and vitamin E profiles of the oil fraction were analysed with respect to the whole seeds and the cake. The ...
Unravelling the potential benefits of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in cropping systems, nutritional, health, and industrial uses of its seeds – a review Cosmas Wacal, Simon Peter Musinguzi, Emmanuel Ewaju, Christopher Atibo, Docus Alowo, Jorem Alipa & show all Article: 2360766 | ...
Health Benefits of Curry powder Curry powder is a predominant ingredient in Indian, Pakistan, South African and Bangladeshi dishes. However, it has become an internationally renowned spice mix. Multiple spices are blended for adding flavor to a dish which was first originated in Pakistan & India....
Health Benefits of Kiwi berry Kiwi berry is loaded with various nutrients and considered as a healthy snack. It is loaded with antioxidant which helps to reduce the chances of cancer, cardiovascular disease and also slows down the process of ageing. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C, ...
Evaluation of the nutritional properties of flax, basil, chia and poppy seeds mixture as potential innovative food productsBordean, Despina-MariaRivis, AdrianAlda, Liana MariaDumbrava, DeliaRadulescu Corpas, LauraCiobanu, CameliaAlda, SimionJournal of Agroalimentary Processes & Technologies...
Health Benefits of Cocoa bean The fermented seeds of Cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) are called Cocoa beans. It is inherent to Amazon region and is a vital crop in South and Central America. Cocoa beans have high content of minerals such as magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, calcium and mang...
Wild food plants (WFPs) are crucial for the subsistence of many human populations. While there are at least 7000 edible plant species in the world, only approximately 420 are considered food crops. WFPs are often studied from the phytochemical and pharmacological point of view, because they inc...
of total fatty acids), with the highest content in flax and hemp seed oil. Also, high amounts of omega-3 from PUFAs were determined in flax and hempseed oil. Based on the obtained results the sunflower, sesame and poppy seeds are good sources of omega-6, while flax and hemp seeds ...
The nutritional benefits of camelina oil have been known and appreciated for many years, as demonstrated by its use in herbal medicine (for wounds, treatment of burns, stomach ulcers, and eye inflammations). The plant is often recommended as a dietary oil to supplement deficiencies of the n-...