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Health Benefits of Punicic Acid: A Review

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12171
 
Title Health Benefits of Punicic Acid: A Review
 
Creator Aruna, P
Venkataramanamma, D.
Alok Kumar, Singh
Singh, R. P.
 
Subject 17 Fatty Acid Chemistry
24 Fruits
 
Description Punicic acid (PA) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid (18:3 n-5), which is classified as a conjugated linolenic
acid. PA is also referred as a "super CLnA" whose effect is even more potent than that of an ordinary CLnA. It is found
mainly in the seeds of pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum) and Trichoxanthes kirilowii and some other minor sources. It
possesses a wide array of biological properties including antidiabetic, antiobesity, antiproliferative, and anticarcinogenic
activity against various forms of cancer. In spite of this, PA has not been explored as a nutraceutical or as an ingredient of
food products which can be aimed at specific consumer target groups. This review details the various health-beneficial
properties of PA and explores the possibilities of its utilization as an active ingredient in various food products.
 
Date 2016
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
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Identifier http://ir.cftri.com/12111/1/Comprehensive%20Reviews%20in%20Food%20Science%20and%20Food%20Safety%20Volume%2015%2C%20Issue%201%2C%20January%202016%2C%20Pages%2016%E2%80%9327.pdf
Aruna, P and Venkataramanamma, D. and Alok Kumar, Singh and Singh, R. P. (2016) Health Benefits of Punicic Acid: A Review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 15 (1). pp. 16-27.