Abstract
The effect of roasting of chia seed at different temperatures (90, 120, 150 and 180 degrees C) on bioactive constituents in extracts and on the quality of oil was evaluated. At higher temperatures, crude protein and ash contents increased, whereas total phenolic, flavonoid, carotenoid, and antioxidant activities decreased. The predominant phenolic constituents were myrcetin, and rosmarinic, 3, 4-dihydroxybenzoic, caffeic, and gallic acids, which all decreased with increasing temperatures. Notably, myrcetin content ranged from 75.59 mg/100 g (at 100 degrees C) to 85.49 mg/100 g (for control). Tocopherols (. and a type) were predominant nutrients and their levels ranged from 654.86 mg/100 g (at 180 degrees C) to 698.32 mg/100 g (for control). Concentrations of linolenic (59.84%), linoleic (20.57%), and oleic (10.09%) acids from unroasted chia seeds were higher than those from roasted ones. This study revealed that chia seeds should be heated at temperatures below or equal to 90 degrees C in order to preserve their nutrient profile.