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Proteomic Analysis of the Major Alkali-Soluble Inca Peanut (Plukenetia volubilis) Proteins [PDF]
Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) oil press-cake (SIPC) represents a new source of proteins of high biological value, with promissory food applications. However, knowledge of these proteins remains limited.
Erwin Torres-Sánchez +3 more
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<i>Cecropia angustifolia</i> Pentacyclic Triterpene Acids and Sacha Inchi Oil Improve Carbohydrate Metabolism and Inflammation in Prediabetic Mice. [PDF]
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is closely linked with obesity and associated metabolic dysfunctions, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and chronic inflammation. Pentacyclic triterpene acids (PTAs) derived from Cecropia angustifolia are promising bioactive compounds that may help mitigate these disorders. This study investigated the effects of a PTA‐
Lopez-Cortes JV +3 more
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Microbial effects of cold-pressed Sacha inchi oil supplementation in rats. [PDF]
Oil supplements have various benefits for metabolism, particularly Sacha inchi oil (SI), which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as ω-3 and fat-soluble vitamins. However, the impacts of oil supplements on gut health remain unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of an SI supplement with those of lard oil (LO), known ...
Samrit T +7 more
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Nutritional, Antioxidant and Glycemic Response of Dark Chocolate Prepared with Sacha Inchi Oil [PDF]
This study aimed to enhance the nutritional and functional quality of dark chocolate by incorporating Sacha Inchi Oil (SIO), a healthier fat alternative derived from Plukenetia volubilis, which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants. The
Awi, Anis Sofiya +6 more
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Sacha inchi is a source of quality commercial oil in Taiwan. Oil extraction results in sacha inchi residue have not been utilized and not much investigated. Different edible seeds and nuts have different levels of nutrients.
Sahri Yanti +4 more
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Andean lupin (Lupinus mutabilis) oil is rich in monounsaturated (54.2%) and polyunsaturated (28.5%) fatty acids but has a ω-3:ω-6 ratio (1:9.2) above the recommended values for human health.
Gilbert Rodríguez +7 more
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Fish Burgers Fortified with Microencapsulated Sacha Inchi Oil: Effects on Technological and Sensory Properties. [PDF]
The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids alpha linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have proven health benefits, but it is not common to find them together in a processed food product. This could lead to healthier and more functional food products, which may have positive implications for consumer health and well ...
Rengifo E +7 more
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Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia volubilis Linneo, Euphorbiaceae) is known as a Peruvian seed containing a high level of unsaturated fatty acids, such as α-linolenic acid (Omega-3), linoleic acid (Omega-6), and oleic acid (Omega-9).
Supriyanto Supriyanto +5 more
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Therapeutic Benefits of Topical Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Skin Diseases and Cosmetics: An Updated Systematic Review. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Oral supplementation with omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω‐3 PUFAs) has shown beneficial effects in some dermatologic diseases (i.e., atopic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, burns), but the actual effect of local application of ω‐3 PUFAs for improving skin health is still under investigation.
Mateu-Arrom L, Mora I, Garrote L.
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Sacha Inchi (SI) (Plukenetia spp.) is an Amazonian-originary nut, used for centuries as food for the native people of the Amazon rainforest that is attracting attention worldwide as a functional food. Because of its high nutritional value, SI is considered as a “super food”. In addition to its high content of polyunsaturated oil, SI is a good source of
Torres Sánchez, Erwin G. +2 more
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