Antioxidant potential of rosehip seed extract in stabilisation of flaxseed oil

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usage of rosehip seed powder (RSP) extract in flaxseed oil to retard lipid oxidation. The acetone extract of the RSP (500 mg kg-1; 1000 mg kg-1) was used. Synthetic antioxidant BHT (200 mg kg-1) was added into the flaxseed oil to evaluate the antioxidant potential of the RSP extract. The peroxide value (PV), TBARS value, and p-anisidine value (p-AV) of the flaxseed oil were analysed during 12 days of storage. The total oxidation (TOTOX) value was also calculated. The sample with the RSP (500 mg kg-1; 1000 mg kg-1) generally showed lower PV, p-AV, and TOTOX value than the control sample and sample with the BHT. These results indicated that the RSP may be used in edible oils to prevent lipid oxidation as a source of natural antioxidants.