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Acorn Oil: Chemistry and Functionality
Joint Authors
Lyoussi, Badiaa
Taib, Mehdi
Bouyazza, Lahboub
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Abstract EN
Acorn oil has been receiving increasing attention due to its nutritional potentials.
However, its application as a novel food ingredient has not yet been fully explored.
This paper summarizes chemical composition, extraction methods, potential health benefits, and current applications of acorn oil, with the aim of providing suggestions for its exploitation.
Acorn oil is an excellent source of essential fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, α-linolenic, and palmitic acids).
Acorns are a rich source of tocopherols, with γ-tocopherol being the most abundant.
It also contains various bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and sterols (mainly β-sitosterol).
Diets enriched with acorn oil can be beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and type 2 diabetes as well as offer antioxidant activity.
Further studies should focus on producing better quality acorn oil such as the application of more innovative and optimized techniques that can increase its health benefits and hence utilization.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taib, Mehdi& Bouyazza, Lahboub& Lyoussi, Badiaa. 2020. Acorn Oil: Chemistry and Functionality. Journal of Food Quality،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1185019
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taib, Mehdi…[et al.]. Acorn Oil: Chemistry and Functionality. Journal of Food Quality No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1185019
American Medical Association (AMA)
Taib, Mehdi& Bouyazza, Lahboub& Lyoussi, Badiaa. Acorn Oil: Chemistry and Functionality. Journal of Food Quality. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1185019
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1185019