Nuts and oilseeds as source of Antioxidants

FOOD SCIENCE AND PROCESSING 3 (2+1)
Lesson 13 : Nuts and Oil Seeds

Nuts and oilseeds as source of Antioxidants

  • Soyabeans are rich in isoflavones like genistein and diadzein which protect against cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis.
  • Canola and mustard possess strong antioxidant activity.
  • Sesame seeds contain sesamol which has superior oxidative stability.
  • Groundnuts are rich in the antioxidant flavonol.
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