Analysis of Egeria radiata and Thais coronata Shells as Alternative Source of Calcium for Food Industry in Nigeria

Malu, SP; Abara, A.E.; Obochi, G.O.; Ita, B. I.; Edem, C. A.

doi:10.3923/pjn.2009.965.969

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“…Active ingredients of the shells can be used in the feed industries, too (Ademolu et al, 2015). Malu et al (2009) stated that, after consuming the soft-flesh, the empty shells are constantly thrown away as waste; but results of analysis of these shells show that they contain a high percentage (95.54%) of calcium oxide (CaO), 2.52% of magnesium oxide (MgO) and trace amount of other oxides which make them suitable source raw materials for the production of calcium supplements by food industry. Moreover, the seafood flesh contains betaines, beside the proximate components.…”

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confidence: 99%

Proximate Evaluation of some Economical Seafood as a Human Diet and as an Alternative Prospective Valuable of Fish Meal

Mohammad¹,

Yusuf²

2015

J. of Fisheries and Aquatic Science

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Biochemical studies are much more important from the nutritional point of view. This study was conducted to evaluate the difference in nutritional qualities of the commercial seafood (15.10, 14.50, 26.72 and 14.87%) contents of them on dry basis were observed, respectively. Protein was the major organic component of investigated species, followed by carbohydrate. The results elucidated that V. aurea, C. florida and T. carinifera are good sources of protein and carbohydrate, C. glaucum and T. carinifera of minerals and all of them have low fat content. Carbohydrate, lipid and ash content of C. glaucum was found to be significantly (p<0.05) lower than the other species. The present study provides not only the information about the proximate composition but also recommended the consumption of these 3 shellfishes species (V. aurea, C. florida and T. carinifera) as good quality seafood products and more suitable for marketing and consumption. In addition, the whole mount, when available with low price, may be used to push meat type producing animals especially poultry and fishes.

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Proximate Evaluation of some Economical Seafood as a Human Diet and as an Alternative Prospective Valuable of Fish Meal

Mohammad¹,

Yusuf²

2015

J. of Fisheries and Aquatic Science

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“…Food wastes such as chicken eggshells [ 17 ], duck eggshells [ 18 ], quail eggshells [ 18 ], seashells [ 19 ], oyster shells [ 20 ], and fish bones [ 21 ] have been reported to have high contents of calcium, which is important to prevent osteoporosis. The potential uses of eggshell are classified into raw material for new products manufacture and operating supply [ 22 ].…”

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Functional Food for Elderly High in Antioxidant and Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis—A Narrative Review

Arnold

Rajagukguk

Gramza‐Michałowska

2021

Foods

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The elderly population is increasing globally and is predicted to reach 1.5 billion in 2050. The quality of life of the elderly must be concerned, for example, with developing functional food for the elderly. In this article, the development of functional food to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in the elderly is reviewed. Oxidative stress is one of the factors which accelerates osteoporosis. Various antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, polyphenols, or lycopene, have been proven by former studies to have antioxidant activity, therefore, could reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Additionally, the application of eggshell powder in various food products has been reported to improve calcium intake, and its usage is environmentally sustainable as this could contribute to reducing food waste. The application of both antioxidants and calcium could be a good combination, but the amount of some antioxidants must be concerned so it would not interfere with the bioavailability of calcium. Therefore, this review aims to explore the functional food for the elderly to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, particularly with antioxidants and calcium from chicken eggshells. The eating preference and dietary pattern of the elderly are also considered to determine the suitable form of functional food for the elderly. The results presented in the study may be the basis for the development of new calcium-enriched food products for the elderly.

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“…Thais spp locally called Nkonko in efik is an important source of cheap protein for the coastal people of southeast Nigeria, its fisheries supports a thriving, but subsistent economic activity. After consuming their soft-flesh, the empty shells are constantly thrown away as waste (Malu et al, 2009). They are deposit feeders and bioindicators of heavy metal and hydrocarbon pollution in the aquatic environment.…”

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Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Thais SPP Obtained From the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria and Associated Health Risks Due to Consumption

I¹,

Moslen²,

Onwuteaka³

2020

JBINO

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Analysis of Egeria radiata and Thais coronata Shells as Alternative Source of Calcium for Food Industry in Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 9 publications

Proximate Evaluation of some Economical Seafood as a Human Diet and as an Alternative Prospective Valuable of Fish Meal

Proximate Evaluation of some Economical Seafood as a Human Diet and as an Alternative Prospective Valuable of Fish Meal

Functional Food for Elderly High in Antioxidant and Chicken Eggshell Calcium to Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis—A Narrative Review

Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Thais SPP Obtained From the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria and Associated Health Risks Due to Consumption

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