Chemical and Functional Properties of Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.) Gum

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) constitutes a potential alternative raw material and ingredient in food industry applications due to its dietary fiber content. Gum can be extracted from its dietary fiber fractions for use as an additive to control viscosity, stability, texture, and consistency in food sy...

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Main Authors: Maira Rubi Segura-Campos, Norma Ciau-Solís, Gabriel Rosado-Rubio, Luis Chel-Guerrero, David Betancur-Ancona
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Food Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/241053