Summary: Camelina lecithin was obtained by water and enzymatic degumming. The major phospholipid in camelina lecithin was phosphatidylinositol. Enzyme-degummed camelina lecithin contained more lysophospholipids. Enzyme-degummed camelina lecithin generated more stable emulsions. Results showed that camelina seed lecithin is a promising alternative PI-rich emulsifier for various food applications. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814617314176 Continue Reading

Rheological property of camelina gum isolated from camelina seeds – N. Li, G. Qi, X.S. Sun, and D. Wang – Industrial Crops and Products 2016 Summary: Camelina gum (CG) was characterized on the physicochemical properties including rheological properties, chemical compositions, morphological property, and thermal properties. The results showed that dried CG has porous structure and polysaccharides and protein content of ... Continue Reading

Effects of glycerol and nanoclay on physiochemical properties of camelina gum-based films – Qi G, Li N, Sun XS, Shi YC, Wang D. – Journal of Carbohydrate Polymers  Summary: Film-forming properties of camelina gum (CG) were evaluated, including film appearance and morphological, mechanical, water/light barrier, and thermal properties. With 4% nanoclay, tensile strength of film increased from 43.2MPa to 54.6MPa ... Continue Reading

Summary: Out on the next frontier of nutritional research will be the complete biochemical and physiological characterization of plant-derived components that prevent or delay the development of chronic diseases in humans and animals. Camelina sativa … seeds contain up to 45% oil, which is rich in polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-2 fatty acids, as well as containing fat-soluble antioxidants such as ... Continue Reading

Summary: These findings suggest that defatted camelina seed meal should be evaluated for anticancer activity, similar to broccoli and other Brassicaceae family members. Link: http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf501742h Continue Reading

The antioxidant activities of Camelina sativa methanolic extracts were evaluated by different chemical assays: reducing power, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, the b-carotene bleaching method and the metal chelating activity assay. Results revealed that besides the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, seeds and cake also possess a similar phenolic profile. In addition to sinapine and 4-vinyl derivatives, other antioxidants were successfully ... Continue Reading

Summary: The antioxidative effect of berry phenolics such as anthocyanins, ellagitannins, and proanthocyanidins from raspberry (Rubus idaeus), black currant (Ribes nigrum), and cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus) and byproducts of deoiling processes rich in phenolics such as rapeseed (Brassica rapa L.), camelina (Camelina sativa), and soy (Glycine max L.) as well as scots pine bark (Pinus sylvestris) was investigated in an H2O2-oxidized ... Continue Reading

Summary: False flax (Camelina sativa L.) was studied to determine the fatty acid (FA) composition, chemical composition, in vitro organic matter digestibility, and gross energy of the seeds and of the plant during growth. Link: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0377840106001878 Continue Reading

Summary: Camelina is an ancient cruciferous crop which is showing highly valuable ingredients and agronomical traits and could be an alternative for non-food usages. Via HPLC analyses a total of three sulfinyl-glucosinolates were determined in the seeds of Camelina. The mean glucosinolate content of ten genotypes grown at seven locations in Germany varied from 18.0 to 31.4 μmol/g dry seed. ... Continue Reading

Summary: Glucosinolate (GLS) content in Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz and its relatives C. microcarpa, C. alyssum, C. rumelica and C. hispida was investigated. With the exception of C. hispida in which GSL3 was absent, in all remaining species, three characteristic glucosinolates (GSL1, GSL2 and GSL3) were identified. Camelina genotypes of spring type (C. sativa CAM134, C. alyssum CAM21) showed a ... Continue Reading