Essays about: "omega-3"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 37 essays containing the word omega-3.

  1. 6. Microalgae – The new green? : biochemical composition, cultivation and extraction methods

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Ida Åkerberg; Christian Nordqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : microalgae; food; growth conditions; biochemical compounds; extraction;

    Abstract : Microalgae are a promising source of high value compounds for the food industry with both nutritional and health-beneficial qualities with potential to meet the dietary demand of the growing population. Microalgae are highly adaptive towards environmental stresses which is used as important tool for manipulation of the biomass for enhancement of metabolites. READ MORE

  3. 7. Phaeodactylum tricornutum – Compositional Analysis, Carbohydrate-Active Enzymes and Potential Applications of Residual Algal Biomass from Omega 3 Production

    University essay from KTH/Industriell bioteknologi

    Author : Isabella Norell; [2020]
    Keywords : Microalgae; diatoms; Phaeodactylum tricornutum; algal biomass; compositional analysis; polysaccharides;

    Abstract : Microalgae are gaining more attention for several reasons such as being potential producers of sustainable fuel, for use as health supplements and in skincare. Simris Alg is a Swedish company that produces Omega 3 supplements from a primary producer of these fatty acids - the algal diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, which is a sustainable alternative to Omega 3 derived from fish. READ MORE

  4. 8. Life cycle assessment of DHA produced by microalgae using food waste : Assessing global warming, fossil energy use and effects on biodiversity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Louise Bartek; [2020]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment LCA ; docosahexaenoic acid DHA ; biodiversity loss; volatile fatty acids VFA ; global warming; sustainable development; Livscykelanalys LCA ; dokosahexaensyra DHA ; biodiversitet; flyktiga fettsyror VFA ; global uppvärmning; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Biodiversity is a key component for life on Earth since it contributes to clean water, fresh air and food security. Today, fatty fish farmed in aquaculture is the main Omega 3 source consumed by humans, including the essential fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). DHA origin from plants and accumulate in fish via the marine food web. READ MORE

  5. 9. Algae and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Louise Lundquist; [2019]
    Keywords : Algae; polyunsaturated fatty acids; EPA; DHA; omega-3;

    Abstract : The human body cannot produce enough amounts of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), on its own, to sustain the biological functions they have. Consuming essential fatty acids is fundamental for well-functioning bodily processes. The essential fatty acids are linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). READ MORE

  6. 10. En jämförelse mellan ekologisk och konventionell djurhållning : - gällande djurhälsa, miljöpåverkan och hälsoaspekter

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Zandra Hugoh; [2018]
    Keywords : ekologisk; etikettproduktion; djurvälfärd; etik; miljö; konsument;

    Abstract : Dagens moderna konsument ställer höga krav på livsmedlens hälsoeffekter och miljöpåverkan. Det ekologiska jordbruket fokuserar främst på miljön och djurhälsan, men diskussioner förs om huruvida den ekologiska produktionen är ineffektiv. Ekologiska livsmedel växer mer och mer på marknaden, samtidigt som konsumentens krav ökar. READ MORE