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Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Preface
Part I: Background to omega-3 food enrichment
Chapter 1: Nutritional benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Dietary sources and typical intakes of omega-3 fatty acids
1.3 Marine omega-3 fatty acids
1.4 Health effects of a-linolenic acid
1.5 Future trends
1.6 Conclusion
1.7 Sources of further information and advice
1.9 Appendix: abbreviations
Chapter 2: Sources of omega-3 fatty acids
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Background
2.3 Marine oils in perspective
2.4 Current and alternative marine oils
2.5 Krill and single-cell marine oils
2.6 Wild fish and other marine oils
2.7 Species farmed for marine oils
2.8 Sustainability and certifications
2.9 Plant sources
2.10 Conclusion and future trends
Part II: Stabilisation of fish oil and foods enriched with omega-3 fatty acids
Chapter 3: Impact of extraction, refining and concentration stages on the stability of fish oil
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methods for the extraction, refining and concentration of fish oil
3.3 Impact of extraction, refining and concentration stages on oil stability
3.4 Conclusion and future trends
3.5 Sources of further information and advice
Chapter 4: Stabilization of omega-3 oils and enriched foods using antioxidants
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Lipid oxidation and antioxidant reactions
4.3 Antioxidant protection of oils and oil-based products
4.4 Antioxidant protection of other food products
4.5 Future trends
4.6 Conclusion
Chapter 5: Stabilization of omega-3 oils and enriched foods using emulsifiers
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Reasons for using emulsifiers
5.3 Emulsifiers for omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) delivery systems and emulsified foods
5.4 Emulsifiers and lipid oxidation
5.5 The impact of emulsifiers and emulsification on flavour and texture perception
5.6 Applications of emulsifiers to stabilize delivery systems and foods enriched with omega-3 PUFA
5.7 Future trends
5.8 Sources of further information
5.9 Acknowledgements
Chapter 6: Spray drying and encapsulation of omega-3 oils
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Microencapsulation methods for stabilizing omega-3 oils in food
6.3 Emulsion assemblies for omega-3 oils
6.4 Microencapsulation techniques for stabilizing omega-3 oils
6.5 Characteristics and analysis of microencapsulated omega-3 oil products
6.6 Conclusion and future trends
Chapter 7: Analysis of omega-3 fatty acids in foods and supplements
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The analysis of omega-3 oils by gas-liquid chromatography/flame ionization detector (GC/FID)
7.3 The measurement of omega-3 levels in foods
7.4 Methyl esters and other fatty acid derivatives
7.5 'One-step' methods combining extraction, digestion and derivatization
7.6 Examples in literature of the analysis of omega-3 containing foods
7.7 Alternative analytical methods for omega-3 analysis
7.8 Future trends
7.9 Sources of further information and advice
Part III: Food enrichment with omega-3 fatty acids
Chapter 8: Modification of animal diets for the enrichment of dairy and meat products with omega-3 fatty acids
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Sources of omega-3 fatty acids
8.3 Feeds that increase omega-3 fatty acids in ruminant milk and meat
8.4 Increasing omega-3 fatty acids in animal diets
8.5 Future trends
8.6 Conclusion
8.7 Sources of further information and advice