Flaxseed is one of the most important oilseed crops for industrial as well as food, feed, and
fiber purposes. Almost every part of the flaxseed plant is utilized commercially, either directly …

This book provides the reader with state-of-the-art research into the potential uses of
traditional flaxseed in human nutrition. It is a valuable resource for oilseed producers …

Flaxseed is mainly considered as oilseed crop. Moreover, the other nutritional parameters
than its oil content, make it more favorable choice for food technologist to develop functional …

Flaxseed is emerging as one of the key sources of phytochemicals in the functional food
arena. In addition to being one of the richest sources of α‐linolenic acid oil and lignans …

Publisher Summary This chapter provides a general overview of flaxseed research
completed over the past 50 years, with the major focus being on data from 1990–2006. It …

Flaxseed is a rich source of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid, the lignan
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside and fiber. These compounds provide bioactivity of value to …

Flaxseed is emerging as an important functional food ingredient because of its rich contents
of α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3 fatty acid), lignans, and fiber. Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax …

Sažetak Flaxseed has been known since the Stone Ages. Originating in Mesopotamia, it has
long history of use in India and was a commonly used food before World War II. Flaxseed …

Growing awareness about the role of diet and quest for human wellness has fuelled interest
in 'Functional foods' and functional attributes of many traditional foods are being reinvented …

There is currently much interest in phytochemicals as bioactive molecules of food.
Functional foods are an emerging field in food science due to their increasing popularity …