<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Cereals, including barley, have been recognised as functional foods that provide beneficial effect on the health of the consumer and decrease the risk of various diseases. The aim of investigation was to determine the grain composition of barley varieties and perspective breeding lines bred in Latvia and to evaluate its functional ingredients. The results of analysis showed that protein content among varieties ranged from 106.6-146.8 g·kg-1, total dietary fibre 187.4-208.2 g·kg-1, β-glucans 42.8 g-49.4 g·kg-1, and amount of α-tocopherol 6.03-8.93 mg·kg-1. The sum of essential amino acids in barley grain samples was from 32.90 g·kg-1 to 38.71 g·kg-1. All varieties of hulled and hulless barley grain were found to be sources of protein with high biological value. Comparison of barley varieties bred in Latvia suggests that variety ‘Kornelija’ outperforms others in protein, dietary fibre and micronutrient content. </abstract>

Cereals, including barley, have been recognised as functional foods that provide beneficial effect on the health of the consumer and decrease the risk of various diseases. The aim of investigation was to determine the grain composition of barley varieties and perspective breeding lines bred in Latvia and to evaluate its functional ingredients. The results of analysis showed that protein content among varieties ranged from 106.6-146.8 g·kg-1, total dietary fibre 187.4-208.2 g·kg-1, β-glucans 42.8 g-49.4 g·kg-1, and amount of α-tocopherol 6.03-8.93 mg·kg-1. The sum of essential amino acids in barley grain samples was from 32.90 g·kg-1 to 38.71 g·kg-1. All varieties of hulled and hulless barley grain were found to be sources of protein with high biological value. Comparison of barley varieties bred in Latvia suggests that variety ‘Kornelija’ outperforms others in protein, dietary fibre and micronutrient content.

Grain Composition and Functional Ingredients of Barley Varieties Created in Latvia

State Stende Cereal Breeding Institute, „Dižzemes”, Dižstende, Lībagi Civil Parish, Talsi County, LV-3258, LATVIA

Faculty of Chemistry, University of Latvia, Kr. Valdemāra iela 48, Rīga, LV-1013, LATVIA

Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B. Natural, Exact, and Applied Sciences.

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Cereals, including barley, have been recognised as functional foods that provide beneficial effect on the health of the consumer and decrease the risk of...

Grain Composition and Functional Ingredients of Barley Varieties Created in Latvia

Pubblicato online: 06 ott 2015

Pagine: 158 - 162

Ricevuto: 20 lug 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/prolas-2015-0023

Parole chiave
Hordeum vulgare, amino acids, β-glucans, dietary fibre, α-tocopherol

© by Vita Šterna

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Grain Composition and Functional Ingredients of Barley Varieties Created in Latvia

Pubblicato online: 06 ott 2015

Pagine: 158 - 162

Ricevuto: 20 lug 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/prolas-2015-0023

Parole chiaveHordeum vulgare, amino acids, β-glucans, dietary fibre, α-tocopherol

© by Vita Šterna

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
Hordeum vulgare, amino acids, β-glucans, dietary fibre, α-tocopherol