Effects of Pre-germination Treatment on the Phytate and Phenolic Contents of Almond Nuts

This study examined if pre-germination altered the water content and water activity, contents of phytate, total phenolic, (±)-catechin, quercetin and total antioxidant capacity of almond  (Prunus dulcis)kernel. Raw almond kernels were submerged for 15 hours in water, 0.02 mol dm-3 phosphate buffer s...

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Main Authors: Liang Lin Lin, Freda Xin You Giam, Xin Min Foo, Nadia Marie Hui Lian Yeo, Charlene Jia Ling Koh, Nur Hatika Binte Sa’Aban, Wai Mun Loke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Islamic Azad University 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Nuts
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Online Access:http://ijnrs.damghaniau.ac.ir/article_530394_6eca0bf15a8d9f6ecdc4b638b98d4dd4.pdf