Functional Properties of Linseed Protein Products Containing Different Levels of Mucilage in Selected Food Systems

High-mucilage protein concentrates (HMPC) from linseed and linseed expeller cake had a good emulsion stabilizing effect in canned fish sauce and performed relatively better than a low-mucilage protein isolate (LMPI). Low-mucilage flour (LMF) and protein concentrate (LMPC) as well as the HMPC samples and LMPI reduced cooking loss of meat emulsion and firmness of the cooked emulsion. Overall, LMF and LMPC performed better than other linseed products in meat emulsion. In ice cream, the HMPC samples and LMPI had a stabilizing effect comparable to that of gelatin.     

低磁场冷冻对鲢鱼肌原纤维蛋白的作用

采用2mT低磁场（low magnetic field,LMF）冷冻、0mT磁场（no magnetic field,NMF）冷冻和常规冷冻（conventional freezing,CF）技术对3 组鲢鱼肌原纤维蛋白进行为期28 d的冷冻实验。通过表面疏水性、巯基含量、溶解度、浊度、热稳定性、傅里叶变换红外光谱、内源性荧光光谱和紫外吸收光谱各项指标考察蛋白的结构和功能性质变化。结果表明：施加低磁场冷冻可以抑制蛋白聚集和内部疏水基团的暴露,且能抑制α-螺旋的展开,减弱α-螺旋向β-折叠转变的能力,并维持良好的二、三级结构稳定性;CF组的蛋白总巯基含量、溶解度和浊度与NMF组相比无显著差异,由于冷冻温度较低,对蛋白聚集和内部疏水基团的暴露有一定的抑制作用,同时也使得蛋白结构变得松散不稳定;与CF组相比,LMF组同样显示出对蛋白的结构和功能有较好的保护和改善作用。总体来说,低磁场冷冻可以抑制肌原纤维蛋白变性并维持良好的结构和功能,且与常规冷冻（－30 ℃）相比,低磁场冷冻（－20 ℃、2 mT）可以节约10 ℃的冷冻温差,预测其具有一定的节能潜力。     

The ultrafiltration molecular weight cut-off has a limited effect on the concentration and protein profile during preparation of human milk protein concentrates

Optimizing protein intake for very low birth weight (<1,500 g) infants is fundamental to prevent faltering postnatal growth with the potential association of impaired neurodevelopment. The protein content of human milk is not sufficient to support the growth of very low birth weight infants. To meet their elevated protein requirements, human milk is currently fortified using typically bovine milk-based protein isolates (>85% on a dry basis). However, these products have several limitations for use in this vulnerable population. To overcome the shortcomings of bovine milk-based protein supplement, a human milk protein concentrate (HMPC) was developed. In preliminary attempts using 10 kDa ultrafiltration (UF) membranes, it was not possible to reach the protein content of commercial protein isolates, presumably due to the retention of human milk oligosaccharides (HMO). Consequently, it was hypothesized that the use of a UF membrane with a higher molecular weight cut-off (50 kDa rather than 10 kDa) could improve the transmission of carbohydrates, including HMO, in the permeate, thus increasing the protein purity of the subsequent HMPC. The results showed that permeate fluxes during the concentration step were similar to either UF molecular weight cut-off, but the 50-kDa membrane had a higher permeate flux during the diafiltration sequence. However, it was not sufficient to increase the protein purity of the human milk retentate, as both membranes generated HMPC with similar protein contents of 48.8% (10 kDa) and 50% (50 kDa) on a dry basis. This result was related to the high retention of HMO, mainly during the concentration step, although the diafiltration step was efficient to decrease their content in the HMPC. As the major bioactive proteins (lactoferrin, lysozyme, bile salt stimulated lipase, and α1-antitrypsin) in human milk were detected in both HMPC, the 50-kDa membrane seems the most appropriate to the preparation of HMPC in terms of permeation flux values. However, improving the separation of HMO from proteins is essential to increase the protein purity of HMPC.     

Viscoelastic properties and textural characterisation of high methoxyl pectin of hawthorn (Crataegus pubescens) in a gelling system

The viscoelastic behaviour and texture profile of gels composed of the high methoxyl pectin in hawthorn (HMPH) were studied, and these gels were compared with commercial citrus gels (HMPC). The values of G′ (elastic component) for the HMPH and HMPC gels (1% pectin and pH 3.0) were 2567 and 1177 Pa, respectively, and the values of G″ (viscous component) were 494 and 253, respectively. Because G′ > G″, both of these gels exhibit viscoelastic solid behaviour with predominant elastic characteristics. The viscoelastic behaviours of the gels were analysed using the Burger model. The texture analysis demonstrated that the hardness of the HMPH gels was almost 10‐fold higher than that of the HMPC gels. In addition, the gumminess and chewiness of the HMPH gels were 31.2‐ and 46.1‐fold higher than those of the HMPC gels, respectively. These results could likely contribute to the utilisation of HMPH pectins.     

Reduced-fat Cheddar cheese from a mixture of cream and liquid milk protein concentrate

Reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (RFC) was manufactured from standardized milk (casein/fat, C/F ˜ 1.8), obtained by (1) mixing whole milk (WM) and skim milk (SM) (control) or (2) mixing liquid milk protein concentrate (LMPC) and 35% fat cream (experimental). The percentage yield, total solid (TS) and fat recoveries in the experimental RFC were 22.0, 63.0 and 89.5 compared to 9.0, 50.7 and 87.0 in the control RFC, respectively. The average % moisture, fat, protein, salt and lactose were 40.7, 15.3, 32.8, 1.4 and 0.07%, respectively, in the experimental cheese and 39.3, 15.4, 33.0, 1.3 and 0.10%, respectively, in the control cheese. No growth of nonstarter lactic acid bacteria (NSLAB) was detected in the control or the experimental cheeses up to 3 months of ripening. After 6 months of ripening, the experimental cheese had 10⁷ cfu NSLAB/g compared to 10⁶ cfu/g in the control. The control cheese had higher levels of water-soluble nitrogen (WSN) and total free amino acids after 6 months of ripening than the experimental cheese. Sensory analysis showed that the experimental cheeses had lower intensities of milk fat and fruity flavours and decreased bitterness but higher intensities of sulphur and brothy flavours than in the control cheese. The experimental cheeses were less mature compared to the control after 270 days of ripening. It can be concluded from the results of this study that LMPC can be used in the manufacture of RFC to improve yield, and fat and TS recovery. However, proteolysis in cheese made with LMPC and cream is slower than that made with WM and SM.     

Effect of feed protein on carcass composition and meat quality in steers

Forty-five Charolais steers were fed one of four experimental regimes containing maize silage and maize grain supplemented with either protected soyabean-rapessed meal or linseed meal. The first three regimes were formulated to supply the same energy and different protein levels with soyabean-rapessed meal: low (L-SRM), medium (M-SRM) and high (H-SRM). The fourth regime consisted in feeding the same amount (kg/day) of linseed meal as that of soyabean-rapessed meal in the H-SRM regime (LSM). As the protein level increased from L-SRM to H-SRM, the daily weight gain of steers increased and the carcass composition was changed towards higher muscle and lower fat proportions. Though the actual supply of feed protein by regime LSM was close to that achieved with M-SRM, the effect of linseed meal supplementation on weight gain and carcass composition was comparable to that obtained by feeding the high protein level (H-SRM). The dry matter content increased and the heme pigments and lipids contents decreased in longissimus thoracis muscle as the protein supply increased from the low to the high level. Again the amplitude of the differences in meat quality with L-SRM were similar in H-SRM and LSM. Muscle colour, connective tissue and mechanical strength remained practically unaffected by the protein treatments. However, meat was scored less tender in H-SRM and less juicy in treatment LSM than in treatment L-SRM. The results obtained with linseed meal suggest a specific effect of type of feed protein on beef carcass composition and meat quality.     

Microencapsulating Properties of Trehalose and of its Blends with Sucrose and Lactose

A low melting fraction of milk fat (LMF), with a dropping point (MDP) of 16.7 °C, was encapsulated by freeze‐drying emulsions formulated with trehalose or its blends with 30 wt% lactose or sucrose as hydrophilic phase, and with a mixed of 50 wt% of the palmitic sucrose esters (SE) β‐170 and β‐1670 as emulsifiers. Trehalose or trehalose/sucrose matrices were very efficient to encapsulate LMF (retention values were 82.8%± 3.2% and 90.5%± 3.7%, dry basis, respectively), whereas trehalose/lactose showed a significant decline in initial retention (42.5%± 2.5%, dry basis). The role of emulsion stability, water content, physical state of the matrix, and particle size distribution on LMF loss was investigated by following retention of LMF with time for the powders stored at water activities (a_w) of 0.11, 0.33, 0.44, 0.54, and 0.76. Trehalose emulsion was the most stable. However, encapsulation efficiency was higher for the trehalose/sucrose blend. Despite the high initial degree of crystallization, retention with time for the trehalose matrix was very high at all a_w. The trehalose/lactose blend had a low efficiency to encapsulate LMF, especially at a_w of 0.54 and 0.76. Retention was determined by the counteracting effects of all these factors and was more closely related to structural changes of the encapsulating matrix than to the physical state (amorphous or crystalline) of it.     

1-MCP处理结合激光微孔膜包装对采后水蜜桃的保鲜效果

以“霞辉8号”水蜜桃为试材,采用2 μL/L 1-甲基环丙烯(1-Methylcyclopropene, 1-MCP)熏蒸处理果实24 h后用激光微孔膜包装,研究1-MCP处理结合激光微孔膜(1-MCP+LMF)包装对水蜜桃保鲜效果的影响。结果表明,1-MCP+LMF包装处理显著降低了水蜜桃冷藏期间的呼吸强度和失重率（P<0.05）,贮藏35 d时分别比对照组低18.84 mg CO₂/kg·h和17.87%;可溶性固形物含量从贮藏时的7.92%上升到8.38%,对照组上升到10.04%;抗坏血酸含量贮藏结束时为对照组的3.39倍;超氧化物歧化酶、过氧化氢酶和抗坏血酸氧化酶活力显著高于对照（P<0.05）,从而减少了H₂O₂的积累,贮藏35 d后H₂O₂含量为对照组的78.86%;同时,1-MCP+LMF包装还抑制了多聚半乳糖醛酸酶和β-葡萄糖苷酶活力,进而延缓了原果胶含量的下降和可溶性果胶含量的上升,维持了桃果实较高的硬度,贮藏结束时硬度为贮藏时的42.88%,而对照组下降24.56%。以上结果表明,1-MCP处理结合激光微孔膜包装可显著减少水蜜桃冷藏期间失重和腐烂,延缓水蜜桃营养品质下降,抑制生理生化代谢活动,其货架寿命在5 ℃条件下可延长至28 d。     

Comparative studies of some local oil seeds and seed cakes

A survey on the chemical constituents (protein, fat, carbohydrates, ash, fibre, calcium, phosphorus, iron) of 4 seeds and their cakes was done. These seeds are safflower seed (Carthamus tinctorius variety Giza 1), sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus variety Giza 1), linseeds (Linum usitatissimum variety Giza 4) and imported rape seeds (Brassica napus Erglue). Caloric value of these seeds and seed cakes was calculated, PER, NPR and NPU were determined. No great variation was found with respect to the moisture content. The 4 seeds are rich in protein and fat. The ash content varies from (5.11 ± 0.26)% to (3.17 ± 0.13)%. The fiber content was low in both safflower and sunflower seeds and higher in both linseeds and rape seeds. The caloric values of the different seeds were very close. The seeds were found to be rich in phosphorus and low in calcium and contain considerable amounts of iron. The average PER values were 1.51, 1.61, 1.59, 1.84 and 2.50 for safflower seed cake, sunflower seed cake, linseed cake, rape seed cake and casein diet respectively. The average NPR was 3.11, 2.84, 2.84, 3.05 and 3.53 for safflower seed cake, sunflower seed cake, linseed cake, rape seed cake and casein respectively. The NPU values of the seed meals were 48.5, 49.3, 47.4 and 93.6 compared with 67.8 for casein. Using the different criteria (PER, NPR and NPU), it was clear that the protein quality of sunflower seed is very close to that of the linseed. Comparing the protein quality of safflower seed with those of both sunflower and linseed, NPU was in the same range, while PER was somewhat lower and NPR was higher than those of safflower and sunflower seed.     

Physical,chemical and stability properties of buffalo butter oil fractions obtained by multi-step dry fractionation

Chemical, physical and stability properties of buffalo butter oil fractions, obtained by stepwise crystallization at several temperatures between 15 and 40 °C, were investigated. Saponification, iodine, Reichert-Meissl, Polenske and Krishner values of low-melting fractions (LMF) were significantly higher (P<0.05) than high-melting fractions (HMF) or the original butter oil. Cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D and E) and lactones tended to concentrate more in LMF than middle-melting fractions (MMF) and HMF. Refractive index and specific gravity of MMF lie between those of LMF and HMF. LMF showed the lowest stability toward thermal oxidation (5.6 h) when compared to MMF (7.7–11.2 h) and HMF (11.1–16.0 h). Rate of hydrolysis of LMF was the highest (7.8 ml of 4 g/l NaOH) among all the obtained fractions, while HMF was the lowest (4.9–1.6 ml of 4 g/l NaOH). Differences in chemical and physical properties of the fractions were attributed to differences in fatty acid composition.     

Physical and Sensory Properties of Milk Chocolate Formulated with Anhydrous Milk Fat Fractions

Maximum additions of milk fat that produced temperable milk chocolates were anhydrous milk fat (AMF), middle-melting fraction (MMF) or low-melting fraction (LMF) up to 40 wt % total fat, and high-melting fraction (HMF) up to 35%. The solid fat content (SFC), melting point, melting enthalpy, instrumental and sensory hardness of milk chocolates decreased with increasing milk fat addition. No differences in sensory attributes sweetness, milk powder, chocolate, butter flavor or thickness of melt were observed. Chocolate with 40% MMF or LMF had greater milk flavor than that with 12.2% HMF. Onset of melt correlated (r = 0.96) with melting enthalpy. No differences between types of milk fat (AMF, HMF, MMF, LMF) were observed for any textural attribute assessed.     

Effects of incremental amounts of extruded linseed on the milk fatty acid composition of dairy cows receiving hay or corn silage

The effect of supplementation of increasing amounts of extruded linseed in diets based on hay (H; experiment 1) or corn silage (CS; experiment 2) was investigated in regard to dairy performance and the milk fatty acid (FA) composition. In each experiment, 4 lactating multiparous Holstein cows were used in a 4 × 4 Latin square design (28-d periods). The cows were fed a diet (50:50 and 40:60 concentrate:forage ratio for experiments 1 and 2, respectively; dry matter basis) without supplementation (H0 or CS0) or supplemented with 5% (H5 or CS5), 10% (H10 or CS10), or 15% (H15 or CS15) of extruded linseed. Regardless of the forage type, diet supplementation with increasing amounts of extruded linseed had no effect on the dry matter intake, milk yield, or protein content or yield. In contrast, the milk fat content decreased progressively from H0 to H10 diets, and then decreased strongly with the H15 diet in response to increasing amounts of extruded linseed. For CS diets, the milk fat content initially decreased from CS0 to CS10, but then increased with the CS15 diet. For the H diets, the milk saturated FA decreased (−24.1 g/100 g of FA) linearly with increasing amounts of extruded linseed, whereas the milk monounsaturated FA (+19.0 g/100 g), polyunsaturated FA (+4.9 g/100 g), and total trans FA (+14.7 g/100 g) increased linearly. For the CS diets, the extent of the changes in the milk FA composition was generally lower than for the H diets. Milk 12:0 to 16:0 decreased in a similar manner in the 2 experiments with increasing amounts of extruded linseed intake, whereas 18:0 and cis-9 18:1 increased. The response of total trans 18:1 was slightly higher for the CS than H diets. The milk trans-10 18:1 content increased more with the CS than the H diets. The milk cis-9,trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid response to increasing amounts of extruded linseed intake was linear and curvilinear for the H diets, whereas it was only linear for the CS diets. The milk 18:3n-3 percentage increased in a similar logarithmic manner in the 2 experiments. It was concluded that the milk FA composition can be altered by extruded linseed supplementation with increasing concentrations of potentially health-beneficial FA (i.e., oleic acid, 18:3n-3, cis-9,trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid, and odd- and branched-chain FA) and decreasing concentrations of saturated FA. Extruded linseed supplementation increased the milk trans FA percentage.     

Effects of feeding different linseed sources on omasal fatty acid flows and fatty acid profiles of plasma and milk fat in lactating dairy cows

The aim of this experiment was to study the effects of feeding different linseed sources on omasal fatty acid (FA) flows, and plasma and milk FA profiles in dairy cows. Four ruminally cannulated lactating Holstein-Friesian cows were assigned to 4 dietary treatments in a 4×4 Latin square design. Dietary treatments consisted of supplementing crushed linseed (CL), extruded whole linseed (EL), formaldehyde-treated linseed oil (FL) and linseed oil in combination with marine algae rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DL). Each period in the Latin square design lasted 21 d, with the first 16 d for adaptation. Omasal flow was estimated by the omasal sampling technique using Cr-EDTA, Yb-acetate, and acid detergent lignin as digesta flow markers. The average DM intake was 20.6 ± 2.5 kg/d, C18:3n-3 intake was 341 ± 51 g/d, and milk yield was 32.0 ± 4.6 kg/d. Milk fat yield was lower for the DL treatment (0.96 kg/d) compared with the other linseed treatments (CL, 1.36 kg/d; EL, 1.49 kg/d; FL, 1.54 kg/d). Omasal flow of C18:3n-3 was higher and C18:3n-3 biohydrogenation was lower for the EL treatment (33.8 g/d; 90.9%) compared with the CL (21.8 g/d; 94.0%), FL (15.5 g/d; 95.4%), and DL (4.6 g/d; 98.5%) treatments, whereas whole-tract digestibility of crude fat was lower for the EL treatment (64.8%) compared with the CL (71.3%), FL (78.5%), and DL (80.4%) treatments. The proportion of C18:3n-3 (g/100 g of FA) was higher for the FL treatment compared with the other treatments in plasma triacylglycerols (FL, 3.60; CL, 1.22; EL, 1.35; DL, 1.12) and milk fat (FL, 3.19; CL, 0.87; EL, 0.83; DL, 0.46). Omasal flow and proportion of C18:0 in plasma and milk fat were lower, whereas omasal flow and proportions of biohydrogenation intermediates in plasma and milk fat were higher for the DL treatment compared with the other linseed treatments. The results demonstrate that feeding EL did not result in a higher C18:3n-3 proportion in plasma and milk fat despite the higher omasal C18:3n-3 flow. This was related to the decreased total-tract digestibility of crude fat. Feeding FL resulted in a higher C18:3n-3 proportion in plasma and milk fat, although the omasal C18:3n-3 flow was similar or lower than for the CL and EL treatment, respectively. Feeding DL inhibited biohydrogenation of trans-11,cis-15-C18:2 to C18:0, as indicated by the increased omasal flows and proportions of biohydrogenation intermediates in plasma and milk fat.     

静电纺多孔超细纤维膜的吸油性能

针对传统纤维吸油毡吸油量低的问题,采用静电纺丝技术制备了聚砜（PSF）和聚乳酸（PLA）多孔超细纤维膜以提高纤维吸油材料的吸油量。研究了纤维形态结构、纤维膜孔隙结构及亲油疏水性对真空泵机油和亚麻籽油的吸附性能和保油性能的影响。结果表明：PSF和PLA多孔超细纤维膜具有优良的亲油疏水性,纤维直径、纤维膜孔径和孔隙率、亲油疏水性以及吸油后纤维膜体积膨胀程度对其吸油量起主要作用,而纤维表面2~60nm 的介孔对提高吸油量没有明显作用,高孔隙率和贯通孔结构不利于保油;吸油1 h后,PLA纤维膜对真空泵机油和亚麻籽油的吸油量分别为50.1、34.6g/g,PSF纤维膜对真空泵机油和亚麻籽油的吸油量分别为147.8、131.3 g/g;保油1 h后,PLA纤维膜对真空泵机油和亚麻籽油的保油量分别减少了42.04%和53.69%,PSF纤维膜对真空泵机油和亚麻籽油的保油量分别减少了62.17%和50.61%。     

Enrichment of dry-cured ham with α-linolenic acid and α-tocopherol by the use of linseed oil and α-tocopheryl acetate in pig diets

The use of α-linolenic acid and α-tocopherol enriched pork on the fatty acids and the sensory characteristics of Spanish dry-cured hams have been studied. Five batches of hams were manufactured using the posterior legs of pigs fed on diets with the same ingredients except for the oil source: sunflower (C), linseed (L) or linseed and olive (1/1, w/w, LO). Two different α-tocopheryl acetate concentrations [20 (C, L and LO) or 220 (LOE and LE)mg/kg diet] were used. Biceps femoris and Semitendinosus/Semimembranosus muscles from hams with low polyunsaturated fatty acid n-6/n-3 ratio (less than 3) were obtained from animals fed on linseed and linseed/olive oil enriched diets. However, hams from animals fed on diets added with linseed and α-tocopheryl acetate (20mg/kg diet) (batch L) were rejected by consumers because of less acceptable sensory characteristics and higher TBARs. The remaining hams had satisfactory sensory and nutritional characteristics.     

Fatty acids and sensory characteristics of Spanish dry-cured loin enriched in acid α-linolenic and α-tocopherol

The effects of using α-linolenic and α-tocopherol acid-enriched pork on the fatty acids and sensory characteristics of Spanish dry-cured loins were investigated. For the study, five batches of Spanish dry-cured loins were manufactured using pork loin enriched in polyunsaturated n − 3 fatty acids and α-tocopherol. Tissues were obtained from pigs fed on diets with the same ingredients, except for the oil source which corresponded to: [sunflower (C), linseed (L) and linseed and olive (1/1, w/w) (LO)] and two different amounts of α-tocopheryl acetate [20 (C, L and LO) or 200 (LOE and LE) mg/kg diet]. Dry-cured loins with polyunsaturated fatty acid n6/n3 ratios below 4 were obtained from linseed and linseed/olive oil-enriched batches. Dry-cured loin manufactured with pork from animals fed on diets enriched only with linseed oil presented the worst sensory characteristics and higher TBAR values than did dry-cured loins from animals fed on diets enriched with linseed and olive oil and linseed oil plus tocopheryl acetate.     

Storage Stability of Food Protein Hydrolysates—A Review

In recent years, mainly due to the specific health benefits associated with (1) the discovery of bioactive peptides in protein hydrolysates, (2) the reduction of protein allergenicity by protein hydrolysis, and (3) the improved protein digestibility and absorption of protein hydrolysates, the utilization of protein hydrolysates in functional foods and beverages has significantly increased. Although the specific health benefits from different hydrolysates are somewhat proven, the delivery and/or stability of these benefits is debatable during distribution, storage, and consumption. In this review, we discuss (1) the quality changes in different food protein hydrolysates during storage; (2) the resulting changes in the structure and texture of three food matrices, i.e., low moisture foods (LMF, a_w < 0.6), intermediate moisture foods (IMF, 0.6 ≤ a_w < 0.85), and high moisture foods (HMF, a_w ≥ 0.85); and (3) the potential solutions to improve storage stability of food protein hydrolysates. In addition, we note there is a great need for evaluation of biofunction availability of bioactive peptides in food protein hydrolysates during storage.     

单、双脂肪酸甘油酯(亚麻酸)乳液的制备及特性研究

针对单、双脂肪酸甘油酯（亚麻酸）极易氧化的特点,该研究以乳清浓缩蛋白（WPC）、大豆分离蛋白（SPI）、酪蛋白酸钠（SC）和吐温80（T80）为乳化剂制备乳液,考察乳化剂类型对乳液的理化性质、氧化稳定性和消化特性的影响。结果表明,乳液均具有较小的粒径（131.97~224.87 nm）,且在两周贮藏期内保持稳定。乳液包载能够提高单、双脂肪酸甘油酯（亚麻酸）的氧化稳定性,相比T80（过氧化值为377.40 mmol/kg）,蛋白质对油脂的氧化保护效果更好,其中SPI稳定的乳液过氧化值最低为197.73 mmol/kg。体外模拟消化试验表明,乳化剂类型对游离脂肪酸的释放影响较小,但蛋白稳定的乳液在胃消化阶段更容易发生液滴聚集;亚麻籽油的脂质水解程度最低为23.93%,而单、双脂肪酸甘油酯（亚麻酸）的初始消化速度更快,最终脂解程度更高（46.33%）。因此,蛋白质乳液能有效提高单、双脂肪酸甘油酯（亚麻酸）的氧化稳定性,且单、双脂肪酸甘油酯（亚麻酸）相比亚麻籽油具有更好的消化效率,有望替代亚麻籽油作为人体亚麻酸的食物来源。     

Stability of linseed oil and antioxidants containing dry fermented sausages: A study of the lipid fraction during different storage conditions

Different packaging conditions (aerobic, vacuum and modified atmosphere) were evaluated in order to study the stability of the lipid fraction of dry fermented sausages manufactured with a partial substitution of pork backfat by linseed oil and antioxidants. After 5 months of storage, α-linolenic acid was better preserved by vacuum and MAP (7.32 and 7.74g/100g fatty acids, respectively) than in aerobic conditions (6.15g/100g fatty acids), without significant differences to values obtained after 2 months of storage for this acid. At the end of the storage, (n-6)/(n-3) fraction in sausages with linseed oil was in all cases lower than 3, in contrast to values obtained for control products that were all higher than 15. Better PUFA/SFA ratios were also observed in modified sausages (0.6-0.7g/100g fatty acids) than control ones (0.3-0.4g/100g fatty acids). No signs of lipid oxidation measured by TBARs and peroxides were detected for modified sausages regardless the packaging system used (TBARs values lower than 0.25ppm and peroxides lower than 4meq O(2)/kg), pointing at a high effectiveness of the antioxidants. Furthermore, vacuum and MAP prevented 2,4-decadienal formation. Nutritional benefits of linseed oil and antioxidants containing products were maintained after 5 months of storage.     

Milk production and composition,ovarian function,and prostaglandin secretion of dairy cows fed omega-3 fats

Four multiparous Holstein cows were used in a 4 x 4 Latin square experiment to study the effects of fat sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids on milk production and composition, follicular development, and prostaglandin secretion. All cows were fed a total mixed diet containing 60% grass silage and 40% concentrate. The four treatments were concentrates based either on Megalac, formaldehyde-treated whole linseed, a mixture (50:50, oil basis) of fish oil and formaldehyde-treated whole linseed, or no fat source in the concentrate but with 500 g per day of linseed oil being infused into the duodenum. Feed intakes and milk yield were similar among treatments. In general, the lowest digestibility was observed for the formaldehyde-treated whole linseed treatment. Feeding fish oil decreased milk fat and protein percentages. Alpha-linolenic acid increased from 1.0 to 13.9% of milk fatty acids with linseed oil infusion. This confirms the high potential to incorporate alpha-linolenic acid into milk, and suggests that the formaldehyde treatment had little effect to limit biohydrogenation in the rumen. Increasing the supply of alpha-linolenic acid to these cows did not result in an increase in the concentration of eicosapentaenoic acid in milk. Levels of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGF2alpha in plasma were higher for cows receiving formaldehyde-treated linseed and fish oil. Increases in this metabolite in response to oxytocin challenge, tended to be lower for cows given linseed either as sole oil supplement in the diet or as a duodenal infusion of linseed oil. Follicle dynamics were similar among treatments. Larger corpora lutea (CL) were found with cows that received high levels of omega-3 fatty acids through the diet as formaldehyde-treated linseed or as a mixture of formaldehyde-treated linseed and fish oil, although CL were smaller when cows were infused with linseed oil into the duodenum. These results suggest that the improvement in gestation rate that was observed when feeding increased levels of alpha-linolenic acid in earlier work may partly result from lower levels of production of the dienoic prostaglandin PGF2alpha.