Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Rupali Jain, Dr. Vishakha Singh and Dr. Sandhya

Abstract:
Flaxseed, natural super food with a potent nutritional punch, powerhouse of complete protein, fat, fibre, minerals and high antioxidant content, these seeds are fantastic at scavenging free radicals and helpful when used to cure constipation, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, and a number of other illnesses. The purpose of the current study is to evaluate nutritional and anti-nutritional (Cyanogenic Glycosides) properties of flaxseed. Cyanogenic Glycosides is natural plant poison that can be harmful to humans. Two different types of flaxseed were procured. Flaxseed varieties were procured from the Agriculture Research Station, Agriculture University, Ummedganj, Kota viz., KBA-5 and KBA-6 respectively. The findings of the present study revealed mean composition of proximate composition with moisture (4.17%), crude protein (17.26%), crude fat (26.09%), crude fibre (16.75%), ash (2.95%), carbohydrates (32.63%) and energy 435.07 kcal per 100g of flaxseed. Average mineral composition of iron was analysed as 4.66mg, calcium 200.96mg and phosphorus with 556.10mg per 100g. Anti-nutritional factor which includes evaluation of cyanogenic glycosides in 100g sample has average value of 578.99mg in the two flaxseed varieties. It can be concluded from the above results that flaxseeds are nutrition rich food product which can be included in our daily diet and flaxseed consumption of 50g per day had no negative effects on human health.