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Amaranth functional cookies exert potential antithrombotic and antihypertensive activities
Author(s) -
Sabbione Ana Clara,
Suárez Santiago,
Añón María Cristina,
Scilingo Adriana
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of food science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.831
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1365-2621
pISSN - 0950-5423
DOI - 10.1111/ijfs.13930
Subject(s) - amaranth , ingredient , antithrombotic , food science , chemistry , medicine
Summary In this study, amaranth flour was used as an ingredient to prepare gluten‐free cookies. The production process and attributes of amaranth cookies were characterised, and the potential use of amaranth flour as a functional ingredient was analysed. Cookies exhibited a non‐uniform reddish brown colour and a cookie factor ratio of 4.5 ± 0.6. Storage studies indicated that after 3 weeks at room temperature cookies presented slight variations in the texture. Simulated gastrointestinal digestion of this product was able to release peptides capable of exerting potential antithrombotic and antihypertensive activities, IC 50 values of 0.22 ± 0.04 and 0.23 ± 0.03 mg mL −1 protein, respectively. This work demonstrates for the first time that food made with amaranth flour exerts potential antithrombotic and antihypertensive activity. In conclusion, these amaranth cookies could be an alternative way of incorporating potentially health beneficial products for people who choose a conscious diet, including coeliac or vegan consumers.