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Determination and Health Implication of the Erucic Acid Content of Broccoli
Florets, Sprouts, and Seeds
J. of Food Sci., Vol. 67, No. 7, 2002
L. West, I. Tsui, B. Balch,
K. Meyer, and P.J. Huth
ABSTRACT:
The erucic acid content of
broccoli florets, sprouts, and seeds was found to be about 0.8, 320, and 12100
mg/100 g, respectively. Using the erucic acid limit established for canola oil
in the U.S.A. and Canada as a guideline, the estimated dietary intake of erucic
acid from florets and sprouts was considered of little consequence, whereas in
seeds a relatively small amount (about 35 g/wk) equaled our calculated exposure
limit for erucic acid. Additionally, the most complete fatty acid distribution
yet published for the various forms of broccoli are presented.
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