Flaxseed hull: Chemical composition and antioxidant activity during development

J Oleo Sci. 2014;63(7):681-9. doi: 10.5650/jos.ess14006. Epub 2014 Jun 11.

Abstract

Changes in the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of flaxseed hull during maturation were investigated. P129 hull variety was studied at four maturation stages (St1, St2, St3, and St4). Significant variation in proximate composition and flaxseed hull oil characteristics were observed. A significant increase in the carbohydrates content of the hull was observed during development. The main methyl esters were linolenic acid (48.95 - 51.52 %), oleic acid (20.27-23.41%) and linoleic acid (15.62-17.70%). The highest polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were found to be 67.14 % at the first stage of maturity (St1). Flaxseed hull oil was of good quality, containing an abundance of omega-3 essential fatty acids. The iodine value increased, while the saponification value of oil decreased during seed development. The decrease in ascorbic acid content was steady. The maximum level of total phenolic acid content (128.3 mg/100 g oil) was reached at 7 DAF. The antioxidant activity of oilseed was assessed by means of 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging assay. Radical scavenging activity for green hull was 52.74% and mature hull was 69.32%.

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / analysis*
  • Ascorbic Acid / analysis
  • Carbohydrates / analysis
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / analysis*
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated / analysis*
  • Flax / chemistry*
  • Flax / growth & development*
  • Free Radical Scavengers / analysis
  • Hydroxybenzoates / analysis
  • Linoleic Acid / analysis
  • Linseed Oil / chemistry*
  • Oleic Acid / analysis
  • alpha-Linolenic Acid / analysis

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
  • Free Radical Scavengers
  • Hydroxybenzoates
  • alpha-Linolenic Acid
  • Oleic Acid
  • Linseed Oil
  • Linoleic Acid
  • phenolic acid
  • Ascorbic Acid