Chemopreventive and Antioxidant Effects of Flaxseed Lignans
Project Description We have studied the antioxidant properties of flaxseed lignans in several oil-based model systems and have essentially met […]
An assessment of the protective effects of flax and flax products on the liver
Objectives 1. To definitively establish the safety of flax and flax products on the liver as it is an organ […]
Feasibility of non-woven flax straw mats
Objectives The objective of this project was to investigate the feasibility of producing non-woven mats made from salvaged flax straw […]
Are components of Flax neuroprotective and can they reverse myelin degeneration in animal models of multiple sclerosis?
Objectives The objective of the research proposal is to identify components of flax, specifically alpha linolenic acid (ALA), that may […]
Use of micronized and extruded whole flaxseed in aquaculture diets
Objectives flaxseed in rainbow trout. 2. Determine whether removal of mucilage by hot water extraction improves the digestibility of mucilage […]
Screening a flax world collection for mucilage content in the seed coat
Objectives Project Description Mucilage content in the flax seed coat has recently received increased attention because (1) low mucilage contents […]
Isolation, characterization and clinical applications of flax mucilage
Objectives Project Description Dietary fibre enhances a number of physiological functions, particularly gastrointestinal functioning. The consumption of non-fermentable dietary fibre, […]
Digestibility of dairy rations containing extruded flax products
Project Decsription There is widespread interest in the inclusion of flax seed in human and animal diets for health and […]
Treated whole canola seed as a local source of bypass fat for lactating dairy cows
Objective 1. To evaluate alkaline (calcium hydroxide) treatment of canola seed [whole seed control, green seed (Canada Grade 3), or […]
Evaluating whole flaxseed and flaxseed meal as energy and protein sources for high-producing dairy cows
Objectives The major objective of this research was to investigate the effects of feeding ground flaxseed, defatted flaxseed meal and […]
Development of a Co-Extruded Canola Meal and Pea Starch Product to Replace Dietary Soybean Meal
Canola meal is a concentrated source of protein and has well-balanced amino acid composition especially methionine. Globally canola meal is the second most common source protein source used in animal diets with soybean meal being the most common. In western Canada, most of the soybean meal is imported and therefore costly. Canola meal has lower metabolizable energy than soybean meal limiting its use in some higher-density diets necessitating producers to use soybean meal despite its high cost.
Process adaptation and assessment of market development constraints for protein products from cold-press, GM canola meal
Canola seed processing in Canada is currently optimized to obtain high quality canola oil for the vegetable oil market, while the canola meal co-product primarily goes into the livestock feed market.