Hemp and flaxseed oil: Properties and applications for use in food

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Specialty Oils and Fats in Food and Nutrition

Properties, Processing and Applications

Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition

2015, Pages 39-63

Specialty Oils and Fats in Food and Nutrition

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Currently hemp and flaxseed oils are produced and marketed as specialty products. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The renewable interest in these oils is due to the health benefits associated with omega-3 rich oils. This chapter provides an extensive review of the latest developments in the field. Chemical and physical properties, health benefits, processing aspects, and applications of hemp and flaxseed oil are included in the chapter.

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