Publication Date:
2017
abstract:
Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA derived from fish oil are widely marketed across the world as valued dietary supplements offering numerous health benefits to children and adults alike. Traditional extraction processes are energy intensive and use organic solvents. Green and sustainable alternatives are needed with the aim to significantly expand and improve the production of omega-3 extracts, especially with the aim to obtain these essential polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish processing waste available in >20 million tonnes/year amount.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Fish processing waste; Green extraction; Omega-3; PUFA
List of contributors:
Ciriminna, Rosaria; Pagliaro, Mario; Meneguzzo, Francesco
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