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Dzulkefly K., . and Lim W.H., . and Wan Rusmawati W.M., . (2001) Nutritional and therapeutic values of some Malaysian freshwater fish. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Nine species of commonly reared freshwater fish were analysed for thier fats and fatty acids contents. Results show that three species of the fish analyzed are good sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFA for Malaysian diet where the ratio of unsaturated/saturated acids in these fishes exceeded 2. Belut sawah Monopterus alba could be exploited for commercial production of omega-3 acid. The concentration of omega-3 acid particularly docosahexaenoic acid DHA in belut sawah 9.4 g/100 g oil is relatively high comparable to those of cod salmon and herring. Haruan Channa striatus contained high arachidonic acid 2.3 g/100 g oil. Similarly lampam jawa Puntius gonionotus and tilapia Oreochromis spp were found to be high in linoleic acid about 11.5 g/100 g oil. These species are potential sources of essential fatty acids which serve as a precursor to various biological active compounds in human body. It was also observed that most of he polyunsaturated fatty acids were found in the phospholipid fractions.
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Abstract
Nine species of commonly reared freshwater fish were analysed for thier fats and fatty acids contents. Results show that three species of the fish analyzed are good sources of polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFA for Malaysian diet where the ratio of unsaturated/saturated acids in these fishes exceeded 2. Belut sawah Monopterus alba could be exploited for commercial production of omega-3 acid. The concentration of omega-3 acid particularly docosahexaenoic acid DHA in belut sawah 9.4 g/100 g oil is relatively high comparable to those of cod salmon and herring. Haruan Channa striatus contained high arachidonic acid 2.3 g/100 g oil. Similarly lampam jawa Puntius gonionotus and tilapia Oreochromis spp were found to be high in linoleic acid about 11.5 g/100 g oil. These species are potential sources of essential fatty acids which serve as a precursor to various biological active compounds in human body. It was also observed that most of he polyunsaturated fatty acids were found in the phospholipid fractions.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QD415 A1N277 2000 |
| AGROVOC Term: | FISH |
| AGROVOC Term: | NUTRITIVE VALUE |
| AGROVOC Term: | THERAPEUTIC DIETS |
| AGROVOC Term: | POLYUNSATURATED FATS |
| AGROVOC Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15943 |
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