Oat seed − nutritional value and pro-healthy and industrial use
Journal Title: Medycyna Rodzinna - Year 2015, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
Oat cultivars breeding in Poland started at the end of 19th century. In recent decades interest in oats and its products was significantly increased. The chemical composition and nutritional value indicate the possibility of its widespread ise in nutrition, medicine, cosmetics and industrial processing. Oat and oat products are an important source of many valuable components, i.e. first of all, proteins, fats, dietary fibre, carbohydrates, mineral compounds and vitamins. Oat grain contained 10-23% total protein, 4-10% fat and 37-55% starch. They key component of this soluble fraction of dietary fibre are b-glucans. Oat is a health promoting grain for the human body. Oat products may be a beneficial diet suplement to be highly recommended for people suffering from such diseases as: overweight, gastrointestinal track disorders, atherosclerosis, hypertension. Very beneficial features of the use of hulled oats provide an opportunity for the production of food of high biological quality. Oats plays an important role in crop rotation and provides a valuable fodder for animals.
Authors and Affiliations
Krystyna Zarzecka, Marek Gugała, Iwona Mystkowska, Alicja Baranowska, Magdalena Zarzecka, Katarzyna Falkowska
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