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.