Protection against Oxidation of Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Natural Antioxidants in Clove (Szygium aromaticum) Water Extracts during Storage of Sun dried Sardines (Ratrineobola argentea)
Abstract:Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with beneficial health effects to humans if consumed in required amounts. Fatty fish species are known to be rich in marine-based omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5n-3), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6n-3) and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, C22:5n-3). Sardines (Rastrineobola argentea) from Lake Victoria are a good source of health promoting omega-3 fatty acids. Open sun drying is a common and traditional sardine processing… Show more
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