Organoleptic and nutritional characteristics of fillets of pirapitinga fed different protein sources in a biofloc system

Abstract: The objective of this work was to assess the organoleptic and nutritional quality of fillets of cultured pirapitinga (Piaractus brachypomus), fed diets with either partial or total substitution of fishmeal, and to determine the nutritional quality of the biofloc meal. Fish were cultured in 500-L tanks with 84 fish m-3, treated with biofloc technology (BFT), and fed three isoproteic diets (24% crude protein, CP) formulated with the following protein sources: soybean meal (SM); soybean meal + fishmeal (SM+FM); and soybean meal + spirulina (SM+SP). After 84 days of culture, microbiological, nutritional, and sensory analyses were carried out on fillets with skin and without scales. There were not significant differences for dry matter, CP, moisture, and fat content between treatments. The fatty acid profile showed 21.3±1.03% polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs = ω-3 + ω-6), 37.11±1.29% monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and 41.58±1.34% saturated fatty acids (SFAs). The protein sources soybean meal and spirulina do not affect the fillet quality of pirapitinga nor the nutritional quality of biofloc meal.

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Nutritional Quality of Breakfast Consumed by the Low-Income Population in Brazil: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu11061418 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 1418 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Janice Ramos de Sousa ◽

Raquel B. A. Botelho ◽

Rita de Cássia C. A. Akutsu ◽

Renata Puppin Zandonadi

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Low Income ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Trans Fatty Acids ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Food Groups ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Mean

Objective: This study aimed to characterize the nutritional quality of breakfast consumed by the low-income Brazilian population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1547 low-income individuals attending 36 Community Restaurants (CRs) in Brazil. Food consumption was analyzed by the frequency of food groups presented in the 24 h recall for three days. The nutritional consumption consisted of the analysis of the total energetic value (TEV) and the macronutrients, fibers, monounsaturated fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, calcium, and sodium. The nutrients were evaluated considering the percentage of contribution concerning the daily recommendation of consumption. Results: Among the 4641 breakfasts expected to be consumed and reported, 17.2% (n = 797) of the consumers did not consume breakfast. Therefore, we analyzed the 3844 breakfasts. The analysis of food groups showed a high consumption of dairy and cereals, and low consumption of fruits, roots/tubers, and meat/eggs. The percentages of energy contribution of the macronutrients in the TEV were adequate for a balanced diet. The mean intake of monounsaturated fatty acids was low, and the contribution percentages of saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids were within the recommendations. The mean fiber intake of the breakfast was low, agreeing with the result of low fruit consumption. Calcium intake covered 73.49% of that expected for this meal, and sodium intake was adequate in breakfast. Conclusion: The individuals studied consumed a nutritionally balanced breakfast. Although dairy was one of the most consumed groups, calcium consumption was low, indicating the need to consume higher portions of food sources of this nutrient.

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Fatty acids composition, cholesterol and vitamin E contents of Longissimus dorsi and Semitendinosus muscles of Suino Nero Lucano pigs slaughtered at two different weights

Animal Production Science ◽

10.1071/an14036 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 55 (8) ◽

pp. 1037 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Annamaria Perna ◽

Amalia Simonetti ◽

Immacolata Intaglietta ◽

Emilio Gambacorta

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Vitamin E ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Lipid Fraction ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Cholesterol Content ◽

Longissimus Dorsi ◽

Slaughter Weight

The nutritional quality of the lipid fraction of two muscles (Longissimus dorsi and Semitendinous) from Italian autochthonous genotype Suino Nero Lucano pigs slaughtered at two different weights was evaluated. Meat of Suino Nero Lucano pig showed a relatively low content of cholesterol and a higher proportion of unsaturated (UFA) than saturated fatty acids (SFA). Total cholesterol content was influenced by muscle, being higher in Longissimus dorsi (LD) than in Semitendinous (ST) muscle. No significant effects related to slaughter weight or muscle were found regarding vitamin E content. Slaughter weight strongly influenced n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) contents that decreased with increasing weight, and consequently, PUFA/SFA ratio. Muscle markedly influenced the contents of SFA, monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), and PUFA, and the dietetic properties of the meat. ST muscle, compared with the LD muscle, showed higher PUFA/SFA and PUFA n-6/PUFA n-3 ratios, and lower atherogenic and thrombogenic indices.

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Commercial cuts of Pantanal caiman meat according to sex

Ciência Rural ◽

10.1590/0103-8478cr20160195 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 47 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Vitória Regina Takeuchi Fernandes ◽

Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza ◽

Eliane Gasparino ◽

Marcos Eduardo Coutinho ◽

Jesuí Vergílio Visentainer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Lipid Content ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Female Tail ◽

Lower Protein ◽

Yield Quality ◽

Lower Protein Content

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the yield, color, and chemical composition of commercial cuts (tail, sirloin cut, back fillet, and thigh) of Pantanal caiman meat in both sexes. The yield of tail was higher than other cuts, and the yield of females (17.0%) was higher than males (15.9%). The thigh of males had lower protein content (20.8%) compared with other cuts. Females showed a higher lipid content in the tail (2.4%) and thigh (0.8%) compared with males (1.7% and 0.4%, respectively). The tail presented the greatest content of monounsaturated fatty acids (45.2%) and higher n6/n3 ratio (4.6). Although lightness was not different among cuts or between sexes, there were differences in color. Males have more yellowish meat compared with females. Thigh and back fillet were more reddish when compared to sirloin cut and tail, regardless of sex. In conclusion, female tail meat provided greater yield and lipid content than males, and this result was statistically significant. These findings can help producers and consumers alike, better understand yield, quality, and nutritional quality of Pantanal caiman meat.

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The Quality of Five Natural, Historical Italian Cheeses Produced in Different Months: Gross Composition, Fat-Soluble Vitamins, Fatty Acids, Total Phenols, Antioxidant Capacity, and Health Index

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani12020199 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 199

Author(s):

Adriana Di Di Trana ◽

Ambra Rita Di Di Rosa ◽

Margherita Addis ◽

Myriam Fiori ◽

Antonino Di Di Grigoli ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Southern Italy ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Raw Milk ◽

Feeding System ◽

Health Index ◽

Production Area ◽

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Five natural historic cheeses of Southern Italy were investigated—Caciocavallo Palermitano (CP), Casizolu del Montiferru (CdM), Vastedda della Valle del Belìce (VVB), Pecorino Siciliano (PS), and Caprino Nicastrese (CN)—which are produced with raw milk and with traditional techniques and tools, from autochthonous breeds reared under an extensive system. The effects of the month of production on gross composition, MUFA, PUFA, PUFA-ω6, PUFA-ω3, α-tocopherol, retinol, cholesterol, TPC, TEAC, and GHIC were evaluated. In CP, CLA, TPC, and GHIC were higher in April than in February. CdM showed higher values in terms of fat, saturated fatty acids, PUFA-ω3, α-tocopherol, TEAC, and GHIC in May than in February and September, while low values in terms of protein, moisture, and CLA were found. In VVB, MUFA, PUFA-ω6, and α-tocopherol increased in June compared with April; conversely, protein, FRAP, and TEAC were higher in April. In PS, protein, CLA, PUFA, PUFA-ω3, α-tocopherol, and GHIC increased in May compared with January; on the contrary, moisture, NaCl, and TEAC showed high values in January. CN showed higher values in terms of PUFA, PUFA-ω6, PUFA-ω3, TPC, TEAC, and GHIC in April and June compared with January. It is shown that each cheese is unique and closely linked to the production area. Cheeses produced in the spring months showed a high nutritional quality due to the greatest presence of healthy compounds originating from an extensive feeding system.

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Chemical and fatty acid composition of milk from crossbred cows subjected to feed restriction

Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s1678-3921.pab2019.v54.00051 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 54 ◽

Author(s):

Deiyse Alves Silva ◽

Vicente Ribeiro Rocha Júnior ◽

José Reinaldo Mendes Ruas ◽

Pedro Felipe Santana ◽

Luana Alcântara Borges ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Chemical Composition ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid Content ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Feed Restriction ◽

Dry Extract ◽

Acid Ratio

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the chemical composition and fatty acid profile of milk from F1 Holstein/Zebu cows in different lactation periods, when receiving different levels of dietary supply in percentage of body weight. Sixty cows were evaluated, with five levels of dietary supply and three lactation periods. The levels of dietary supply had no effect on the production of milk corrected to 3.5% fat (12.25 kg per day). There was also no effect of dietary supply levels, in the different lactation periods, on contents of fat (3.34%), protein (3.41%), lactose (4.60%), total solids (12.0%), defatted dry extract (8.80%), and urinary nitrogen (14.5 mg dL-1), nor on somatic cell count (89.98 mL-1). As the dietary supply level was reduced, the sum of saturated fatty acids in milk was decreased in up to 9.15% and that of monounsaturated fatty acids was increased in up to 25.28%. Feed restriction does not alter the chemical composition of milk, but improves its quality of fat by reducing saturated fatty acid content, increasing the concentration of monounsaturated and desirable fatty acids in up to 54%, and increasing the hypo- and hypercholesterolemic fatty acid ratio in up to 168.97%.

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Nutritional Quality of Lunches Served in South East England Hospital Staff Canteens

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu10121843 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 1843 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Agnieszka Jaworowska ◽

Gabriela Rotaru ◽

Tatiana Christides

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Hospital Staff ◽

Portion Size ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Traffic Light ◽

Total Fat ◽

South East England

Worksite canteens generally are characterized by obesogenic environments, which offer access to energy-dense foods and sugar-sweetened beverages rather than nutrient-rich food. This study assessed the nutritional quality of hot lunches offered in National Health Service (NHS) hospital staff canteens: 35 side dishes and 112 meals were purchased from 8 NHS hospital staff canteens. The meals were analyzed for portion size, energy, protein, total fat, saturated fatty acids (SFAs), salt, and the sodium to potassium ratio. The vegetarian and meat-based lunch meals served in the hospital staff canteens tended to be high in energy, total fat, saturated fatty acids, and salt: 40%, 59% and 67% of meat meals and 34%, 43%, and 80% of vegetarian meals were assigned the red traffic light label for total fat, salt, and SFAs per portion, respectively. Similar types of meals, but served in different hospitals, varied considerably in their nutritional quality. The consumption of some lunch meals could provide more than 50% of recommended total fat, SFAs, and salt for both men and women and daily energy for women. The majority of analyzed lunch meals were characterized by an unfavorable nutrient profile, and regular consumption of such meals may increase the risk of noncommunicable diseases.

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The Relation Between Intramuscular Fat Level in the Longissimus Muscle and the Quality of Pig Carcasses and Meat

Annals of Animal Science ◽

10.1515/aoas-2015-0046 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 1031-1041 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Arkadiusz Pietruszka ◽

Eugenia Jacyno ◽

Maria Kawęcka ◽

Wioletta Biel

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Intramuscular Fat ◽

Longissimus Muscle ◽

Large White ◽

Muscle Area ◽

Pig Carcasses ◽

Imf Content

Abstract This study evaluated the effect of intramuscular fat (IMF) content on the quality of pig carcass and meat. One hundred and twenty right half-carcasses of crossbred pigs (Pietrain × Duroc boars and Polish Large White × Polish Landrace sows) from a commercial farm were divided into two groups depending on the content of IMF in the longissimus muscle (LM): LIMF - lower content (mean 2.05% IMF; 28 gilts and 30 barrows) and HIMF - higher content (mean 3.08% IMF; 32 gilts and 30 barrows) were used. Pigs with a higher IMF content in LM (HIMF group) had a significantly lower (P≤0.01) percentage of lean meat in carcass, loin muscle area, level of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and PUFAs/SFAs ratio, whereas backfat thickness, content of cholesterol in LM, levels of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) were significantly greater (P≤0.01) than those in pigs with lower IMF content (LIMF group).

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Use of Avocado and Tomato Paste as Ingredients to Improve Nutritional Quality of Pork Frankfurter

Journal of Food Research ◽

10.5539/jfr.v3n3p132 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 132 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Martin Valenzuela-Melendres ◽

Noemi Guadalupe Torrentera-Olivera ◽

Gustavo Gonzalez-Aguilar ◽

Monica Villegas-Ochoa ◽

Luis German Cumplido-Barbeitia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Nutritional Quality ◽

Sensory Quality ◽

Antioxidant Properties ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

The Other ◽

Good Strategy ◽

Sensory Panel ◽

Tomato Paste

The objective of this research was to study the effect of avocado pulp (A) and tomato paste (T) addition on the physicochemical, nutritional and sensory quality of pork frankfurters. Treatments were: 1) Control; 2) A10 = 10% A; 3) A20 = 20% A; 4) T10 = 10% T; 5) T20 = 20% T; and 6) A10+T10 = 10% A+10% T. Colour (L*, a* and b*), fatty acid profile, contents of phenols and flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity were measured. In the same way, sensory analysis was evaluated. Tomato paste decreased L* but increased (P < 0.05) a* and b* values. On the other hand, A did not affect L*, decreased a* and increased b*. Avocado pulp increased (P < 0.05) the proportion of monounsaturated fatty acids in the finished product. Antioxidant activity increased (P < 0.05) with incorporation of T, much higher than that observed by adding A. Frankfurters with T and with a combination of T and A had the best acceptance by the sensory panel. The use of T and A can be a good strategy to improve nutritional quality and antioxidant properties of pork frankfurters.

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Saturated fatty acid-induced cardiomyopathy with diastolic dysfunction can be ameliorated by changing the quality of fatty acids to monounsaturated fatty acid

Archives of Medical Science ◽

10.5114/aoms/142428 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Tsunehisa Yamamoto ◽

Jin Endo ◽

Masaharu Kataoka ◽

Yoshinori Katsumata ◽

Kohsuke Shirakawa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Fatty Acid ◽

Er Stress ◽

Diastolic Dysfunction ◽

Knockout Mice ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Control Group ◽

Wild Type

IntroductionLipotoxicity due to obesity is known to lead to cardiac dysfunction. In an earlier study, we found that an increase in the ratio of saturated fatty acids (SFA) to monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) in the membrane of cardiomyocytes causes endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Such stress is hypothesized to be involved in development of SFA-related cardiomyopathy. Another factor affecting the membrane SFA/MUFA ratio is suppression by SFA of SIRT1-mediated stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1), which is involved in converting SFA to MUFA. Therefore, we evaluated whether increasing dietary intake of MUFA can improve the membrane SFA/MUFA ratio.Material and methodsWild-type mice (n = 30) and cardiomyocyte-specific SIRT1 knockout mice (n = 30) were randomly divided into 3 groups and assigned to 16 weeks of a standard mouse diet, 16 weeks of an SFA-rich high-lard diet (HLD), or 8 weeks of a HLD followed by 8 weeks of a MUFA-rich high olive oil diet (HOD switch).ResultsCompared with the control group, the wild-type mice on the HOD diet showed normalized SIRT1-mediated SCD1 signaling, increased membrane SFA/MUFA ratio, decreased ER stress, and improved cardiomyopathy variables. The HLD-fed SIRT1 knockout mice showed greater changes in the SFA/MUFA ratio, ER stress, and cardiomyopathy variables than the wild-type mice. Switching from HLD to HOD ameliorated these phenotypes, although it did not restore the reduced expression of SCD1.ConclusionsThe MUFA-rich diet was found to have a therapeutic effect on SFA-induced cardiomyopathy with diastolic dysfunction by directly rebalancing membrane fatty acid oversaturation and indirectly through the de-inhibition of SIRT1/SCD1 signaling.

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Effects of Liquid Smoke Concentrations on The Characteristics of Smoked Cuttelfish

Jurnal Pengolahan Hasil Perikanan Indonesia ◽

10.17844/jphpi.v22i1.25871 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 24 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Indah Widiastuti ◽

Herpandi Herpandi ◽

Muhammad Ridho ◽

Nafa Ya’la Arrahmi

Keyword(s):

Fatty Acids ◽

Chemical Analysis ◽

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Saturated Fatty Acids ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ◽

Cholesterol Content ◽

Phenol Content ◽

Liquid Smoke

Cuttlefish is a seasonal and highly perishable fishery commodity. Accordingly, processing is needed to increase the shelf life of the cuttlefish. Fish smoking using liquid smoke has been widely used for processing. This study was aimed to determine the effect of liquid smoke concentration on the quality of smoked cuttlefish product. Four liquid smoke concentrations (0%, 6%, 12%, and 18%) were compared and the product quality was evaluated based on the chemical properties and sensory evaluation. The results showed that liquid smoke significantly affected the moisture and phenol content but the ash, protein, lipid and cholesterol content were not different. The different in liquid smoke concentration also did not significantly affect the sensory properties of the smoked cuttlefish. The chemical analysis revealed the polyunsaturated fatty acids were dominant in the smoked cuttlefish as compared to the monounsaturated fatty acids and the saturated fatty acids (34.4% vs 22.7% vs, 27.0%, respectively)

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