Essays about: "tocotrienols"

Found 3 essays containing the word tocotrienols.

1. 1. Antioxidants (avenanthramides, tocopherols and tocotrienols) in different oat (Avena sativa) cultivars before and after malting

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Amanda Alvenäs; [2017]
   Keywords : oats; oat cultivars; avenanthramides; tocols; malting;

   Abstract : Interest in oats has increased during recent years because of its health beneficial effects, mainly as foodstuff but also as a pharmaceutical. Oats contain unique phytochemicals, like the oat specific antioxidants called avenanthramides. Oats also contain high levels of unsaturated fatty acids which can lead to oxidation problems during processing. READ MORE

3. 2. Tocopherols in wheat and rye : a review of research within the subject

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Fredrik Becker; [2013]
   Keywords : Tocopherols ; processing; baking; storage; Triticum aestivum; Secale cereale; wheat; rye; health;

   Abstract : This thesis focuses on tocols or vitamin E found in wheat and rye. Content and structure of tocols, the effects of some types of processing and their health benefits are discussed. The two most common tocols in wheat and rye are tocopherols and tocotrienols. READ MORE

4. 3. Differences among variety samples of Avena strigosa regarding β-glucan, tocopherols, tocotrienols and avenanthramides

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

   Author : Maria Smitterberg; [2013]
   Keywords : oats; Avena strigosa; β-glucan; tocopherols; tocotrienols; avenanthramides; steeping; false malting; variety sample variation;

   Abstract : Oats (Avena spp.) is a cereal crop mainly used in food and feed applications. Com-mon oats (Avena sativa) has gained attention because of health supporting proper-ties and potential in reducing the risk of chronic diseases, related to its bioactive compounds β-glucan, tocopherols, tocotrienols and avenanthramides. READ MORE