FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (11): 614-618.

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Development of α-linolenic Acid in A Few Plant Materials

 LI  Li-Ping, HAN  Tao   

  1. 1.College of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100037, China; 2.Department of Food Science, Beijing Agricultural College, Beijing 102206, China
  • Online:2007-11-15 Published:2011-11-22

Abstract: A brief introduction to α-linolenic acid was given in this paper. The extractions of α-linolenic acid in linseed, perilla, and ucommia were reviewed. The suggestion on the development of plant resources rich in α-linolenic acid was also given.

Key words: &alpha, -linolenic acid; linseed; perilla; ucommia;