Browsing by Subject "β-glukosidaasia"

Pulled Oats preparations are a new plant protein source that contain oats, pea and faba bean. People have been hyping this high-quality protein product but there may be a concern about possible naturally occurring compounds, which can deteriorate the health of sensitive individuals. The literature review deals with the chemical properties, analytics, health effects of FODMAPs (fermented oligo-, di- and monosaccharides and polyols), vicine and convicine but also different treatment methods to reduce their concentrations. In the experimental work the concentrations of antinutrients were analysed and the bases of enzyme treatments were investigated to aid future research in reducing antinutrients in Pulled Oats. Three different samples from the Pulled Oats and four samples from the company X´s processes were analysed. The FODMAPs were analysed using water extraction and HPAEC-PAD (high performance anion exchange chromatography connected to a pulsed amperometric detector). The vicine and convicine were analysed using perchloric acid extraction and HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography). For the enzyme treatments, the samples were extracted and the supernatant was used for incubation. Two different kinds of α-galactosidase were used to decrease the amounts of FODMAPs and β-galactosidase was used to reduce vicine and convicine amounts. Pulled Oats contained FODMAPs and this can cause problems in the digestive system especially for people who suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Pulled Oats also contained some vicine and convicine, which can be harmful for individuals lacking G6FD (glucose-6-fosfate dehydrogenase). The amounts of antinutrients did not decrease during the Pulled Oats´ process whereas in the company X´s process they did. The enzyme treatments in laboratory conditions were effective for reducing the amounts but in the Pulled Oats´ processing conditions the result was not significant. The best way to eliminate the antinutrients could be enzyme treatments in the company X´s process. This study gave valuable knowledge for future investigations.