Abstract: A method is provided for fortifying a seed, grain, nut, bean, or the like with an essential fatty acid such as docosahexaenoic acid or eicosapentaenoic acid. Using the method, it is possible to produce seeds that can be used as a dietary source of that essential fatty acid. A seed that has been soaked in an aqueous mixture containing an essential fatty acid so as to become fortified with the fatty acid, and a food product formed using the seed are also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for fortifying a seed, grain, nut, bean, or the like with an essential fatty acid such as docosahexaenoic acid or eicosapentaenoic acid. The method comprises dissolving a quantity of the essential fatty acid in a solvent in which the fatty acid is soluble, mixing the solvent containing the essential fatty acid with water and soaking the seed in the mixture so that the essential fatty acid is absorbed into the seed. The seeds may be germinated, dried and ground to a powder, if desired. Using the method, it is possible to produce seeds that can be used as a dietary source of that essential fatty acid. This is advantageous as it allows for the inclusion of an oily substance into a variety of foods without the problems of clumping or phase separation normally associated with the addition of oils to dry foods or aqueous liquids.

Abstract: A method is provided for fortifying a seed, grain, nut, bean, or the like with an essential fatty acid such as docosahexaenoic acid or eicosapentaenoic acid. Using the method, it is possible to produce seeds that can be used as a dietary source of that essential fatty acid. A seed that has been soaked in an aqueous mixture containing an essential fatty acid so as to become fortified with the fatty acid, and a food product formed using the seed are also provided.

Abstract: Cholesterol in liquids such as blood plasma can be reduced by passing such liquids over an insoluble matrix such as agarose or treated glass beads to which is attached a C-reactive protein capable of binding cholesterol. An eluent such as sodium chloride or phosphorylcholine can be used to remove bound cholesterol and regenerate the insoluble matrix-C-reactive protein combination for re-use.