
Fractured Buckwheat Seed
This micrograph shows starch granules packed in cells in a fractured buckwheat seed. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is not a cereal grain but is a seed related to rhubarb and sorrel. It does not contain gluten and is a suitable substitute for cereals. Buckwheat's lipid-lowering effects are due in part to its rich supply of flavonoids, particularly rutin. Flavonoids are phytonutrients that protect against disease by extending the action of vitamin C and acting as antioxidants. Enhanced SEM. Image width: 85.3 micrometers. Magnification: 1172x if the image is printed 10 cm wide.
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Dimensions
3207 x 2401 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
11 x 8 inches / 27 x 20 cm