Effect of Gamma-Irradiation on Some Chemical Characteristics and Volatile Content of Linseed

YALÇIN H., Ozturk I., HAYTA M., Sagdic O., Gumus T.

JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD, vol.14, no.10, pp.1223-1228, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/jmf.2010.0249
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1223-1228
  • Keywords: fatty acids, irradiation, linseed, volatile compounds, NUTRITIONAL QUALITY EVALUATION, ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID, FOOD IRRADIATION, OILS, RADIATION, FLAXSEED, SEEDS
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The effect of irradiation (2.5, 4.0, 5.5, and 7.0 kGy) on chemical properties and volatile contents of linseed was investigated. Consistent decreases were observed in both protein and oil content of the irradiated linseed samples with increasing irradiation doses. The ash content of the irradiated linseed samples increased significantly (P<.05) with increasing irradiation doses except for 5.5 kGy. Irradiation treatment caused irregular changes in palmitic and stearic acid content. Although styrene and p-xylene content decreased as a result of irradiation, 1-hexanol content only decreased at 7.0 kGy. Benzaldehyde, p-cymene, and nonanol were not determined at irradiation doses above 4.0 kGy