Macromolecular characterization of high β-glucan oat lines.

ABSTRACT: Oat (Avena sativa) is a cereal grain rich in fibers, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Oats have been linked to several health benefits, such as lowering blood cholesterol levels, counteracting cardiovascular disease and regulating blood sugar levels. This study aimed to characterize two new oat lines with high β-glucan content emanating from ethyl methyl sulphonate mutagenesis on the Lantmännen elite variety Belinda. Two of the mutated lines, and the mother variety Belinda, were profiled for β-glucan, arabinoxylan, total dietary fiber and starch composition. In addition, total lipid and protein content, amino acid composition and β-glucan molecular weights were analyzed. The high levels of β-glucan resulted in a significant increase in total dietary fiber, but no correlation could b

SUBMITTER: Majumdar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10834800 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature