The omega− 3 (n− 3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid are well known to protect against numerous metabolic …

Background In recent years, various oilseeds have been increasingly used for food
purposes. Whole seeds, oils, meal and cake by-products are valuable sources of nutritional …

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) and chia (Salvia hispanica) are essential traditional
crops with excellent nutritional properties. Quinoa is known for its high and good quality …

The growth of functional components containing agricultural foods is enhancing because
these components aid the human body against different chronic diseases. Currently, chia …

According to many reports, phenolic compounds isolated from olive leaves have very good
biological activities, especially antimicrobial. Presently, the resistance of microorganisms to …

Chia seeds (Salviae hispanicae semen), obtaining from Salvia hispanica L.(Lamiaceae),
currently are becoming more popular in the food industry as a “novel food”, as ingredient of …

(1) Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known for their ability to protect
against numerous metabolic disorders. The consumption of oily fish is the main source of …

Prebiotics are either natural or synthetic non-digestible (non-) carbohydrate substances that
boost the proliferation of gut microbes. Undigested fructooligosaccharides in the large …

Oil oxidation is important in terms of taste, nutritive component quality and toxic effect of the
oil. In this study, the oxidized sunflower oil was used along with chia seed in rabbits for the …

Chia seeds (Salviae hispanicae semen) are obtained from Salvia hispanica L. This raw
material is distinguished by its rich chemical composition and valuable nutritional properties …