Essays about: "omega-3"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 essays containing the word omega-3.

  1. 1. Aquaculture and its effect on the wild fish resource in a Swedish lake : An evaluation of changes in fat content, protein content and trophic niche

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Emmy Nyberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Aquaculture; wild fish; fat content; protein content; stable isotopes;

    Abstract : Fish is nutritious and important as a food source for many people. It contains high levels of protein, important omega-3 fatty acids as well as micronutrients. For a sustainable fish consumption, aquaculture is needed but it can affect nearby ecosystems in many ways. READ MORE

  3. 2. Is omega-3 from algae a good substitute to fish oil – in human nutrition?

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Maria Pia Karlsson Rattenni; [2022]
    Keywords : omega-3; EPA; DHA; algae oil; fish oil; fish oil substitute; PUFA; LC-PUFA; human nutrition; health benefits; algae as n-3 source;

    Abstract : Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been proven to be important for human health, especially the omega 3 and 6. Humans cannot synthesise these fatty acids by themselves and need therefore to get them from external sources. Omega-6 is found in many different foods, such as flaxseeds, walnuts, and vegetable oils. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fördelar och nackdelar med veganska fodermedel till hund : kan man möta hundens näringsbehov?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Alexandra Strand; Lina Svennevid; [2022]
    Keywords : aminosyror; brist; djurägare; marknad; miljö; näring; näringsämnen; näringsbehov; proteinkälla; sammansättning; smältbarhet;

    Abstract : När hunden blir en del av familjen appliceras människornas värderingar på dess djurhållning. Värderingarna kan vara av etisk, religiös, miljömässig och hälsomässig karaktär, vilket kan påverka djurägarens val av foder till sina hundar. READ MORE

  5. 4. Wild boar (Sus scrofa) meat quality : a study of the homogeneity of wild boar meat quality

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Maja Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Wild boar; Sus scrofa; meat quality; diet; lipid composition; Sweden; pork;

    Abstract : The food industry is constantly adapting and is to a large extent shaped by the desires of its consumers. Consumer food desires are dictated by a variety of reasons such as nutrition or taste. READ MORE

  6. 5. Lipid content and profile of Rhodotorula toruloides during fermentation

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Khairul Kibria; [2021]
    Keywords : Rhodotorula toruloides; fatty acids; lipid class; triglycerides; phospholipid; gas chromatography;

    Abstract : Oleaginous yeast such as Rhodotorula toruloides is a promising organism for production of lipids from lignocellulosic substrates. Microbial lipids have potential applications in energy, food, feed and pharmaceutical industry, because most of the lipids are triglycerides with long chain fatty acids that are comparable to typical vegetable oils and can be obtained without arable land requirement. READ MORE