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ArticleFood technology and biotechnology2025

Optimization of Almond Beverage Enriched with Omega-3 Fatty Acids by Adding Brown Flaxseeds (

Zeinab El Hajj Hussein, Jiuliane Martins Silva, Matheus Campos Castro, Nathalia Elias Borges, Bruno Henrique Figueiredo Saqueti

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Zeinab El Hajj HusseinDepartment of Food Science, State University of Maringá, Avenue Colombo, 5790, University Campus, 87020-900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8700-0211
Jiuliane Martins SilvaDepartment of Food Science, State University of Maringá, Avenue Colombo, 5790, University Campus, 87020-900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4275-2019
Matheus Campos CastroDepartment of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Avenue Colombo, 5790, University Campus, 87020-900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9918-1491
Nathalia Elias BorgesDepartment of Food Science, State University of Maringá, Avenue Colombo, 5790, University Campus, 87020-900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0047-7285
Bruno Henrique Figueiredo SaquetiDepartment of Food Science, State University of Maringá, Avenue Colombo, 5790, University Campus, 87020-900, Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1118-4605

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Research background: The almond beverage enriched with flaxseed is an important source of α-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid that the human body cannot synthesize and must obtain it through the diet. Although omega-3 fatty acids are essential for all people, this beverage is particularly beneficial for those who do not consume fish, such as vegans and vegetarians, as it is a plant-based source of ALA. Its versatility allows it to be easily incorporated into different recipes and daily meals. Therefore, this study aims to optimize a plant-based almond beverage enriched with flaxseed, offering a natural and completely vegan source of omega-3 fatty acids. Experimental approach: The initial formulation of the drink comprised 75 % raw almonds and 25 % flaxseed mixture, water (in 1:6 ratio) and 4 % sweetener. Following preliminary tests, the beverage was optimized using the mixing method to determine the ideal proportions of the ingredients. This process resulted in 16 samples, each with different minimum and maximum amounts of each ingredient, which were replicated and analyzed. One of the formulations achieved an optimal mass fraction of 4.27 mg/g of omega-3 fatty acids and a viscosity of 6.03 mPa Results and conclusions: The addition of flaxseed had a significant effect on the lipid profile and increased the alpha-linolenic acid content in the beverage by 1960 times, eventually reaching 3.92 %. This optimization enriched the beverage with omega-3 fatty acids and improved the concentration of antioxidants and carotenoids. Importantly, these improvements did not significantly affect the color and viscosity of the final product, creating an affordable option that can benefit the vegan and vegetarian community. Novelty and scientific contribution: This study shows that the response surface model effectively identified the ideal composition for the beverage, leading to an optimized formulation of a plant-based drink. This composition could have promising applications in the food industry.

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almond drinkflaxseedomega-3 fatty acidsoptimizationresponse surface methodology

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