High Content Of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids Research Articles

Revealing the potential effects of oil phase on the stability and bioavailability of astaxanthin contained in Pickering emulsions: In vivo, in vitro and molecular dynamics simulation analysis

This study investigated the effects of oil phases on the encapsulation rate, storage stability, and bioavailability of astaxanthin (ASTA) in Pickering emulsions (PEs). Results showed PEs of mixed oils (olive oil/edible tea oil) had excellent encapsulation efficiency (about 96.0%) and storage stability of ASTA. In vitro simulated gastrointestinal digestion results showed the mixed oil PE with a smaller interfacial area and higher monounsaturated fatty acid content may play a better role in improving ASTA retention and bioaccessibility. In vivo absorption results confirmed the mixed oil PE with an olive oil/edible tea oil of 7:3 was more favorable for ASTA absorption. Molecular dynamics simulation showed ASTA bound more strongly and stably to fatty acid molecules in the system of olive oil/edible tea oil of 7:3; and van der Waals force was the main binding force. NMR further proved there really were interactions between ASTA and four main fatty acids.

Normal fat intake with high MUFA content and an appropriate SFA/MUFA/PUFA ratio improved the health of rats

AbstractThe quantity and quality of dietary fats have a significant impact on human health. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different cooking oils (olive oil (OO), soybean oil (SO), and blended oil (BO)) on growth, glucolipid metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress of rats fed normal and high‐fat diets. The results showed that the OO‐fed group had lower concentrations of serum triglyceride (TG), low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C), malondialdehyde (MDA), oxidized LDL‐C (ox‐LDL‐C), and serum total cholesterol (TC) than the normal‐fat SO‐fed group, and rats in the BO‐fed group had lower values of serum interleukin‐6 (IL‐6), high‐sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hs‐CRP), tumor necrosis factor (TNF‐α), and nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) than the normal‐fat SO‐fed groups. However, higher serum glutathione peroxidase (GSH‐Px) activity was observed in the OO‐fed group, while those fed with BO had higher serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) and GSH‐Px activities. Generally, most health‐beneficial fatty acid profiles have a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), an appropriate saturated fatty acid (SFA)/MUFA/poly unsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) ratio, and a low n‐6/n‐3 PUFA ratio, while diets contained a high content of fat is detrimental to health.

Artificial neural networks optimize the establishment of a Brazilian germplasm core collection of winter squash (Cucurbita moschata D.)

With widespread cultivation, Cucurbita moschata stands out for the carotenoid content of its fruits such as β and α-carotene, components with pronounced provitamin A function and antioxidant activity. C. moschata seed oil has a high monounsaturated fatty acid content and vitamin E, constituting a lipid source of high chemical–nutritional quality. The present study evaluates the agronomic and chemical–nutritional aspects of 91 accessions of C. moschata kept at the BGH-UFV and propose the establishment of a core collection based on multivariate approaches and on the implementation of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). ANNs was more efficient in identifying similarity patterns and in organizing the distance between the genotypes in the groups. The averages and variances of traits in the CC formed using a 15% sampling of accessions, were closer to those of the complete collection, particularly for accumulated degree days for flowering, the mass of seeds per fruit, and seed and oil productivity. Establishing the 15% CC, based on the broad characterization of this germplasm, will be crucial to optimize the evaluation and use of promising accessions from this collection in C. moschata breeding programs, especially for traits of high chemical–nutritional importance such as the carotenoid content and the fatty acid profile.

Effect of Different Roughage Sources in Fermented Total Mixed Ration and Energy Intake on Meat Quality, Collagen Solubility, Troponin T Degradation, and Fatty Acids of Native Thai Cattle Longissimus Muscle.

The effects of roughage sources in the fermented total mixed ration (FTMR) and the level of energy intake on meat quality, collagen solubility, and troponin T degradation in longissimus thoracis (LT) muscle of native Thai cattle (NTC) were investigated. Results showed that roughage source affected fatty acid composition in the LT muscle (p < 0.05), as NTC fed Pakchong 1-Napier-based FTMR had higher monounsaturated fatty acid content and ω 6:ω 3 ratio. The high-energy ad libitum group had lower drip loss, lower shear force, and higher percent collagen solubility (p < 0.05). However, energy intake had no effect on troponin T degradation and fatty acid composition (p > 0.05). Longer aging of 14 days showed lower shear force values, higher collagen solubility, and troponin T degradation rate but higher cooking loss (p < 0.01). In conclusion, the meat quality of NTC could be improved by ad libitum feeding with NG-FTMR, as their meat had higher MUFA content, lower drip loss, lower shear force, and higher collagen solubility. In addition, the tenderness of NTC meat could be further improved by longer aging of 14 days post-mortem.

Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria Additives on Fatty Acids, Amino Acids and Antioxidant Capacity of Leymus chinensis Silage during Aerobic Exposure

During aerobic exposure of silage, the fatty acid and amino acid composition may alter the quality and palatability, resulting in economic losses in livestock production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (LP), Lenti Lentilactobacillus buchneri (LB), and a mixture of LP and LB (PB) on the fatty acids, amino acids, and antioxidant capacity of Leymus chinensis silage during aerobic exposure. The lactic acid bacteria were added at 1 × 106 CFU/g. The silage treatments were opened after 60 days of fermentation, and sampled on days 0, 4, and 8 of aerobic exposure. The LB group had higher total fatty acid and polyunsaturated fatty acid content, and less decrease in amino acid content and antioxidant capacity, while the LP group had a higher monounsaturated fatty acid content but a larger decrease in all indicators after exposure. Correlation analysis showed that Lactobacillus, Cryptococcus, Penicillium, and Thermoascus were more correlated with fatty acid changes, and that Lactobacillus, Actinomyces, Clostridium, and Penicillium were more correlated with amino acid changes. In conclusion, Lentilactobacillus buchneri could effectively improve the antioxidant capacity and fatty acid and amino acid contents of Leymus chinensis silage during aerobic exposure, while Lactiplantibacillus plantarum could effectively improve the content of each index of Leymus chinensis silage at opening, but deterioration was faster during aerobic exposure.

Age-associated changes in circulatory fatty acids: new insights on adults and long-lived individuals.

Long-lived individuals (LLIs) are considered an ideal model to study healthy human aging. Blood fatty acid (FA) profile of a cohort of LLIs (90-111years old, n = 49) from Sicily was compared to adults (18-64years old, n = 69) and older adults (65-89years old, n = 54) from the same area. Genetic variants in key enzymes related to FA biosynthesis and metabolism were also genotyped to investigate a potential genetic predisposition in determining the FA profile. Gas chromatography was employed to determine the FA profile, and genotyping was performed using high-resolution melt (HRM) analysis. Blood levels of total polyunsaturated FA (PUFA) and total trans-FA decreased with age, while the levels of saturated FA (SFA) remained unchanged. Interestingly, distinctively higher circulatory levels of monounsaturated FA (MUFA) in LLIs compared to adults and older adults were observed. In addition, among LLIs, rs174537 in the FA desaturase 1/2 (FADS1/2) gene was associated with linoleic acid (LA, 18:2n-6) and docosatetraenoic acid (DTA, 22:4n-6) levels, and the rs953413 in the elongase of very long FA 2 (ELOVL2) was associated with DTA levels. We further observed that rs174579 and rs174626 genotypes in FADS1/2 significantly affect delta-6 desaturase (D6D) activity. In conclusion, our results suggest that the LLIs have a different FA profile characterized by high MUFA content, which indicates reduced peroxidation while maintaining membrane fluidity.

Selective brain regional changes in lipid profile with human aging

Fatty acids are key components in the structural diversity of lipids and play a strategic role in the functional properties of lipids which determine the integrity of neuronal and glial cell membranes, the generation of lipid signaling mediators, and the chemical reactivity of acyl chains. The present study analyzes using gas chromatography the fatty acid profiles of 13 regions of the human central nervous system in healthy individuals ranging from 40 to 80 years old. The outcomes suggest the existence of general traits in fatty acid composition such as an average chain length of 18 carbon atoms, high monounsaturated fatty acid content, and predominance in polyunsaturated fatty acids of those of series n-6 over series n-3 which are shared by all brain regions regardless of age. Our results also show a general sustained and relatively well-preserved lipid profile throughout the adult lifespan in most studied regions (olive, upper vermis, substantia nigra, thalamus, hippocampus, putamen, caudate, occipital cortex, parietal cortex, entorhinal cortex, and frontal cortex) with minor changes that are region-dependent. In contrast, of particular relevance is the involvement of the inferior temporal cortex and cingulate cortex. It is proposed that during normal human brain aging, the lipid profile is resistant to changes with age in most human brain regions to ensure cell survival and function, but some particular regions involved in specific memory domains are greatly affected.

New Method for Obtaining a Bioactive Essence Extracted from Iberian Ham Fat Rich in MUFA and Antioxidants.

Iberian ham is one of the most representative Spanish products and presents an excellent nutritional and sensory quality. Iberian ham trimming fat is considered a by-product and to give a new use to this remaining part could represent a healthy and innovative option for obtaining sustainable foods. The purpose of this work was to obtain a new bioactive ingredient from Iberian ham trimming fat with the highest amount of antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), using a new non-invasive solvent-free method. To obtain the essence, two different extraction procedures were carried out. After fatty acid characterization, degree of acidity, peroxide index and a basic sensory analysis were performed. Antioxidant in vitro activity and total phenolic compounds (TPC) were also determined. This new ingredient showed a better sensory profile than raw ham fat, a lower degree of acidity, a higher content of MUFAs, and also showed a higher antioxidant capacity and an increase in phenolic compounds compared to the raw material. This bioactive essence could be used as a food, a cosmetic or a nutraceutical ingredient to prevent certain diseases related to oxidative stress and could also contribute to the maintenance of the circular economy.

Increasing dietary SFA:MUFA ratio with low levels of LC-PUFA affected lipid metabolism, tissue fatty acid profile and growth of juvenile California Yellowtail (Seriola dorsalis)

Lipids rich in saturated fatty acids (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) are among the alternative sources reported to maintain growth and tissue fatty acid composition and, in some cases, reducing the long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) requirements. The present works aims to investigate the effects of different SFA:MUFA ratios on growth performance, tissue fatty acid composition, and the expression of crucial genes involved in the lipid metabolism of juvenile California Yellowtail (Seriola lalandi) fed diets with increasing SFA:MUFA ratios (1.6, 1.8, and 2.0) with low LC-PUFA levels. After eight weeks, fish fed the control diet outperformed the experimental feeds with increasing SFA:MUFA ratio in terms of final weight, specific growth rate, and liver index. No differences were observed in survival, viscerosomatic index, and condition factor across dietary treatments. Whole-body, liver, and muscle tissues proximate composition was slightly affected by increasing the dietary SFA:MUFA ratio. In terms of fatty acid composition, whole-body, liver, and muscle tissues reflected the dietary fatty acid composition to most extent, except SFA (mainly 16:0) that was not proportionally deposited. LC-PUFA sparing effect was demonstrated at a low degree in this study, likely due to the low SFA:MUFA ratio or high content of dietary MUFA. Significant changes were observed in the expression of genes related to lipid metabolism. The ppara and igf1 expression were higher in fish fed the Control diet than those fed SFA:MUFA 1.6 diet. Whereas the fish from SFA:MUFA 1.6 group displayed higher cptla expression compared to fish from SFA:MUFA 2.0.

Characterization of Oil Uptake and Fatty Acid Composition of Pre-treated Potato Slices Fried in Sunflower and Olive Oils.

In this study, the oil uptake and fatty acid composition of fried potato slices were determined. Some pre-treatments such as blanching, freezing, and blanching-freezing were applied to potato slices before frying while the untreated samples were used as a control. The frying process was carried out in sunflower and olive oils. The percentage oil uptake in slices varied from 4.26% to 10.35% when fried in sunflower oil. In the case of the control samples slices fried in olive oil contained high monounsaturated fatty acid (oleic acid) content (5.45%), and lesser oil uptake was observed than those processed in sunflower oil, which is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acid (linoleic acid is 5.99%) (p < 0.05). The oil uptake was also compared in the case of potato slices fried in two different oils after pre-treatments. The maximum oil uptake was observed in the case of blanched-frozen potatoes, whereas minimum oil uptake was observed in frozen only slices for both oils. The fatty acid contents in oils extracted from fried potato slices showed that the predominant fatty acids were palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids. The best results were observed in frozen potato slices fried in both sunflower and olive oils.

Fatty acid profiles of the European migratory common noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula).

In animals, fatty acids (FA) are essential as structural components in membranes and for energy storage in adipocytes. Here, we studied the relative proportions of FA in a mammal with extreme changes in metabolic rates. Common noctule bats (Nyctalus noctula) switch from energetically demanding long-distance migration at high metabolic rates to regular torpor with extremely low metabolic rates. We found that composition of FA categories differed between adipose tissue types (white adipose tissue (WAT) vs brown adipose tissue (BAT)) and muscle tissue types (skeletal vs heart), but not between sexes. We found oleic acid to be the most abundant FA in all studied tissues. Concentrations of polyunsaturated FA (PUFA) were not always higher in muscular tissue compared with adipocyte tissue, even though high concentrations of PUFA are considered beneficial for low body temperatures in torpor. In all tissues, we observed a high content in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), possibly to compensate for a low PUFA content in the diet. Ratios of ω6/ω3 were lower in the heart than in skeletal muscles of common noctules. Three FA (palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acid) accounted for about 70% of the FA in adipose tissue, which is similar to proportions observed in migrating birds, yet migrating birds generally have a higher PUFA content in muscle and adipose tissues than bats. Bats seem to contrast with other mammals in having a high MUFA content in all tissues. We conclude that FA profiles of bats differ largely from those of most cursorial mammals and instead are-with the exception of MUFA-similar to those of migrating birds.

Carbohydrate and lipid consumption before a training session changed the fat mass in health-physically active adults: a controlled and randomized clinical trial

The effect of exercise on fat-acid oxidation depends on its intensity and duration. Pre-training ingest of carbohydrates (CH) decreases the rate of fat oxidation. In contrast, the effect of pre-consumption of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) is less known. the aim of this study was to compare the effect of pre-consumption of two isocaloric snacks in a standardized exercise session during a period of nine weeks and to quantify their impact in the fat oxidation and decrease of fat mass in healthy and physically active adults. randomized, placebo-control clinical trial study. A total of 19 subjects between 20 and 39 years old were randomly distributed in three groups: CH group, with snack of high content of complex CH; FAT group, with snack of high content of MUFA; and control group, with a minimum fast for three hours before the training session. The measurements were rate of fat oxidation, body composition, and endurance training with continuing and intervallic modalities. the control group showed a tendency to fat mass decrease at the end of the intervention. The fat oxidation of group had a higher tendency than the CH and control group, before and after the intervention. Nevertheless, statistical differences of fat oxidation were not found between the groups. the fat oxidation and the decrease of fat mass may not be influenced by the type of food previously consumed before exercise.

Replacing Fish Oil with Hydrogenated Soybean Oils in Feeds for Yellowtail

AbstractTo assess the relative merits of monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA)‐rich versus saturated fatty acid (SFA)‐rich lipids as alternatives to fish oil in aquafeeds, diets formulated for Yellowtail Seriola dorsalis—containing menhaden fish oil, fully hydrogenated soybean oil (high SFA content), partially hydrogenated soybean oil (high MUFA content), or blends of these soy‐derived lipids (20/80, 40/60, 60/40, or 80/20)—were tested in a 7‐week feeding trial. Juvenile fish (~11 g) were stocked in a semi‐closed recirculating aquaculture system (15 fish/tank), diets were randomly assigned to tanks in triplicate (N = 3), and fish were fed in slight excess of estimated apparent satiation. Growth performance did not vary based on dietary SFA versus MUFA content, but performance was inferior among fish fed the soybean oil‐based feeds relative to those fed the fish oil‐based feed: weight gain was 714–770% versus 848%; specific growth rate was 4.03–4.16% versus 4.32% body weight/d; and feed conversion ratio was 1.30–1.38 versus 1.27. Generally, fillet fatty acid composition mirrored dietary composition except that the fillets of fish fed diets containing primarily fully hydrogenated soybean oil contained fewer SFAs and more long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC‐PUFAs) than one would expect based on dietary fatty acid profiles. Fillets of fish that were fed partially hydrogenated soybean oil contained trans‐fatty acids (0.02–0.06 g of trans fats per 100 g of fillet) but only at trace levels. Liver fatty acid profiles were less affected by dietary lipid source, but where differences existed, they followed patterns similar to those observed in fillets. Results suggest that blends of fully and partially hydrogenated soybean oils may yield slightly higher growth performance and fillet lipid content without accumulating enough trans fats to negatively affect consumers. Diets containing only fully hydrogenated soybean oil may slightly reduce lipid digestion in Yellowtail, but they mitigate LC‐PUFA loss associated with fish oil sparing.

Lipid production from a mixture of sugarcane top hydrolysate and biodiesel-derived crude glycerol by the oleaginous red yeast, Rhodosporidiobolus fluvialis

Abstract Lipid was produced by Rhodosporidiobolus fluvialis DMKU-SP314 from a mixture of low-cost substrates: sugarcane top hydrolysate (STH) and biodiesel-derived crude glycerol. The optimized lipid production medium for shaking flask cultivation contained STH supplemented with 59 g/L crude glycerol, 0.21 g/L soybean powder, 0.9 g/L (NH4)2SO4, 0.4 g/L KH2PO4, 2.0 g/L MgSO4·7H2O and pH 6.1 (C/N ratio 60), while the optimal cultivation temperature was 28 °C. Batch cultivation in a 2 L stirred-tank fermenter at an agitation speed of 300 rpm and an aeration rate of 2 vvm achieved the maximum lipid quantity of 18.2 g/L, which was 75.0% of dry biomass (24.3 g/L biomass), after 240 h of cultivation. These represent a 5.4-fold and 1.7-fold improvement in the lipid concentration and lipid content, respectively, compared to non-optimized shaking flask cultivation. Under optimal conditions, the lipid produced had a high monounsaturated fatty acid content (36.6% of oleic acid), which is suitable for biodiesel production. Thus, R. fluvialis DMKU-SP314 is capable of producing large quantities of lipid from low-cost raw materials in a process that can be readily scaled up for industrial production.

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Shantung maple seed oil methyl esters have emerged as the potential feedstock for producing biodiesel. The goal of this work was to assess variations in seed oil content and fatty acid compositions for optimal biodiesel production among 138 Shantung maple accessions native to 14 regions of China. Dramatic differences in seed oil content were observed among trees grown in the various regions tested; seeds of trees grown in Daiqintala, Inner Mongolia (DQTL) and Yongshou, Shaanxi (YS) exhibited the highest oil content (32.47 and 32.09%, respectively). Among the 138 germplasm accessions, seed oil content ranged from 17.81 to 36.56%, with a mean value of 28.57%. Of a total of 15 fatty acid components detected overall, oleic acid and linoleic acid comprised the highest proportions of fatty acids (20 to 34.31% and 27.08 to 36.71%, respectively). Correlation analysis revealed the highest positive correlation between oleic acid and cis-11-eicosenoic acid (0.698) and the highest negative correlation between oleic acid and linoleic acid (-0.766). Ranges of saponification number (180.26 to 182.86), iodine value (101.84 to 113.70 g I2/100 g), cetane number (50.77 to 53.53), density (873.03 to 880.08 kg/m3) and kinematic viscosity (4.92 to 5.28 mm2/s) confirmed that Shantung maple methyl esters are suitable for biodiesel production, and correlation analysis showed that the accession with high monounsaturated fatty acid content was suitable as optimal germplasm resources for biodiesel production. DQTL, YS and Taian, Shandong (TA) regions was considered the best plantation, and DQTL-1, DQTL-6, DQTL-8, YS-6, and TA-10 germplasm accessions generated oil with optimal properties for biodiesel production. These results could guide future development of Shantung maple seed oil for improved biodiesel production. Key words: Acer truncatum Bunge, biodiesel properties, fatty acid composition, oil content, variation.

The sunflower oil and the sunflower meal in animal nutrition

The sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is grown primarily for its seeds, the sunflower oil and the sunflower meal obtained from it, but also as an ornamental plant, as feed and as fuel. The sunflower seed is comprised from the husk on the outside and the kernel on the inside, whereas depending on the oil content it is categorised in two varieties, one with low oil content (average 25%) and another with high oil content (40% - 51%). The sunflower oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and plant sterols and low in saturated fatty acids. The fatty acids composition of the sunflower oil depends mainly on the variety of the sunflower seeds and thus the sunflower oil is categorised in linoleic sunflower oil or classic (with high polyunsaturated fatty acids content), oleic sunflower oil or High-oleic (with a high monounsaturated fatty acids content) and middle oleic sunflower oil or NuSun (with an intermediate oleic acid content). It is marketed as raw oil or refined oil. The sunflower oil is added to the rations of farm animals in order to increase their energy content and to meet their essential fatty acids needs. Nowadays, many researchers study its effect on the composition of milk, meat and eggs produced from farm animals, in order to obtain characteristics more desirable for the human consumers, such as higher concentration of unsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as higher concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The sunflower meal is the main byproduct of the sunflower seeds after oil extraction. Sunflower meal may differ in color and texture, as well as in their chemical composition, depending on the variety of the sunflower, the degree of hull removal and the method of treatment. The crude fiber content varies from 12% to 32%, the crude protein from 24% to 44% and the ether extract from 1% to 10%. It also contains a significant amount of vitamins and non-starch polysaccharides. The sunflower oil and the sunflower meal can be used in the nutrition of both monogastric animals and ruminants.

Amaranth seeds (Amaranthus palmeri L.) as novel feedstock for biodiesel production by oleaginous yeast.

The potential of lipid accumulation by oleaginous yeast Cryptococcus vishniaccii grown on amaranth seed aqueous extract (AAE) media was assessed. Maximum cell biomass productivity of 104mg/L/h, lipid productivity of 54mg/L/h, and lipid content of 52.31% were recorded on AAE when carbon to nitrogen (C:N) ratio increased from 134 to 147 after removal of ammonia nitrogen. The lipid droplet (LD) size (2.32±0.38μm) was visualized by fluorescence microscopy using Nile red stain indicating maximum accumulated triacylglycerol (TAG) at C:N 147. Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profile obtained after transesterification of extracted lipid revealed the presence of palmitic acid (16:0), palmitoleic acid (16:1), stearic acid (18:0), oleic acid (18:1), and linoleic acid (18:2). Data showed the presence of high monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) content (68.17%) depicting improved winter operating conditions of biodiesel. Various quality parameters of biodiesel were evaluated and compared to the American and European biodiesel standards specifications. Based on the lipid productivity, distribution of fatty acids, and evaluated properties obtained; the lipid accumulation by C. vishniaccii utilizing amaranth seeds as substrate could serve as a feasible feedstock for biodiesel production.

Effects of dietary fat on the saturated and monounsaturated fatty acid metabolism in growing pigs

ABSTRACTThe effect of dietary fats differing in fatty acid (FA) composition on the metabolism of saturated FA (SFA) and monounsaturated FA (MUFA) in growing pigs was investigated. The deposition of FA in the body and the fate of individual dietary FA were assessed after slaughter. Gilts with an initial body weight (BW) of 60 kg were used as experimental animals. Six pigs were slaughtered at 60 kg BW, while further 18 pigs received three isoenergetic and isonitrogen experimental diets containing linseed oil, rapeseed oil or beef tallow at 50 g/kg diet until they reached 105 kg (six pigs per group). The chemical composition and the content of FA in the whole body were determined and compared across groups. Regardless of dietary treatment, the whole body contained similar amounts of protein, fat and total FA. The total accumulation (percentage of net intake and de novo production) of SFA and MUFA was similar in all groups, but the processes of elongation and desaturation of SFA and MUFA depended upon the type of FA added to the diet. A high dietary content and intake of MUFA inhibits desaturation compared to SFA- and PUFA-rich diets, whereas a high SFA content and intake lowers elongation rate. The increasing net intake of total SFA and MUFA was associated with a lower total de novo production of these FA in the whole body of pigs.

Multivariate analysis of muscle fiber characteristics, intramuscular fat content and fatty acid composition in porcine longissimus thoracis muscle

Principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) were applied to investigate the relationship between muscle fiber characteristics, intramuscular fat (IMF) content and fatty acid composition in the porcine longissimus thoracis muscle. The cluster with the highest IMF content had the highest saturated fatty acid (SFA), monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) and muscle fiber characteristics of type I (P<0.05). The polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) showed positive correlations with the cross-sectional area and relative area of type IIB and the relative number of fiber type IIA in the HCA and PCA results. Therefore, porcine muscle with a high density, relative area and cross-sectional area of type I was found to have a high content of IMF, SFAs and MUFAs, whereas in the case of a large cross-sectional area and relative area of type IIB, the proportion of PUFAs increased. These findings lead to a better understand of different fatty acid compositions in skeletal muscles which have different metabolic and contractile properties.

Reviewing Nutritional Quality of Small Freshwater Fish Species

Small freshwater fish species (SIFFs) constitute one of the major sources of nutritious food for human being as they provide balanced nutrition; subsistence and supplementary income to the rural population in India. The nutritive values of them depend upon their biochemical composition, such as protein, amino acids, lipid, fatty acids, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals. This review addresses motivating interest in this attractive group of SIFFs by summarizing what little we do know about them comparing with other freshwater fish species found in India as well as different parts of the world. It is observed that SIFFs with a high content of MUFA (mono unsaturated fatty acid), PUFA (poly unsaturated fatty acid) as well as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid); which makes them curative diet also. Until recently, possibilities of culturing them in combination with the IMC (Indian major carp) are unexplored. This study also exposed that the small and shallow water bodies may open-handedly be used for SIFFs culture and indicates the feasibility of attaining a good production of the same along with IMCs. Conservation strategy should be undertaken and taking SIFFs in every day diet may result in better and advanced protection against coronary heart disease (CHD) and other lifestyle related disease. Exploration of the nutritional eminence of them will encourage fish farmers to promote mixed culture of SIFFs in India in proper scientific way.