Cited by 35Seed and Plant BiochemistryFood composition and propertiesFood Science and Nutritional Studies

A renewable source as a functional food: Chia seed

Dinçoğlu, Ahmet H., Yeşildemir, Özge·2019·Current Nutrition & Food Science

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Background: Chia seed is not a new food for humanity. The seed has been used in many different areas since the Aztecs, especially the food items. The chia seed is -becoming increasingly important because of its nutritional and functional properties and it is described as “the seed of the 21st century” and “new gold and super nutrient”. Background: In this review, general characteristics, nutritional composition, fields of usage, effects on health and importance in human nutrition of the chia seed have been evaluated. Conclusion: This seed is shown as an important source of dietary fiber (soluble and insoluble), omega- 3 fatty acids, proteins, bioactive and polyphenolic compounds. It also has many physicochemical and functional properties that make it more suitable for the food industry. Chia seed is a good thickener, gel forming and chelating agent, foam enhancer, emulsifier, suspending agent and rehydration factor. Foods such as frozen products, bakery products, beverages, sweets, pasta, and sausages can be enriched with seeds and chia oil can be used as fat replacer for these products. Some studies have shown that consumption of the seed is beneficial for health problems such as dyslipidemia, inflammation, cardiovascular diseases and insulin resistance. However, the results of studies demonstrating the effect of the seeds on diseases have been controversial and many of the studies on this subject are animal studies. There is a need for further studies to reveal the effects of chia seed on human health and its importance in the food industry.

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  • Chia seeds are fortified in bakery products for diabetic and obese patients due to their high protein, low carbohydrate, and high insoluble dietary fiber content.

    “Also due to their high protein, low carbohydrate, and high insoluble dietary fiber content, chia seeds are fortified in bakery products for diabetic and obese patients [142].”

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Authors
Dinçoğlu, A. H., & Yeşildemir, Ö.
Affiliations
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi (TR)
Corresponding author
Dinçoğlu, Ahmet H.
Venue
Current Nutrition & Food Science
Published
2019-06-28
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
327-337
ISSN
1573-4013 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2977671879
Cited by
35
References
76
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 4 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 1
FWCI
1.93
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Nutrition & Food Science (publishedVersion)
  • Bursa Uludag University - AVESIS (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Seed and Plant Biochemistry
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food composition and properties
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Food Science and Nutritional Studies
Keywords
Salvia hispanica, functional foods, nutritional composition, dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, bioactive compounds, chia oil, fat replacers, food functional properties, dyslipidemia, inflammation, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance

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