MULTI ELEMENTAL DETERMINATION IN SEEDS OF , Salvia hispanica L? USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION?

BOLAÑOS, D.; MARCHEVSKY, E; FURLONG, OCTAVIO JAVIER; CAMIÑA,JOSE

San Luis

Congreso; XXX REUNION ANUAL DE LA SOCIEDAD DE BIOLOGIA DE CUYO; 2014

CONICET-UNSL-SOCIEDAD BIOLOGIA DE CUYO

Salvia hispanica L is commonly known as chia and its seeds are currently used due to its medicinal and nutritional properties, such as: appetite suppressant, weight loss agent, to control glycaemia, and as intestinal regulator due to is dietary fiber content. Recently, it has been mentioned the potential use of chia as protein source with a great thermostability. These are consumed directly or in baked products. Described in this work, is the determination and evaluation of the mineral composition (Ca, K, Mg, Na, Fe and P) in seeds of Salvia hispanica L obtained from shops in the surrounding area, for human consumption. The organic matter was removed by a microwave assisted acid digestion. The elements were subsequently determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES). The mean values found were the following (mg/Kg): Ca: 6114; K: 6474; Mg: 3673; Na: 11.30; Fe: 239 and P: 7895. This work is an original contribution to the knowledge of the elemental composition of the seed of Salvia hispanica L used in the baking industry.