Fatty acid and phospholipid profile of freshwater sardine mirogrex terraesanctae from the Sea of Galilee

Lumír O. HanuŠ, TomአŘezanka, Valery M. Dembitsky

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Abstract

Fatty acid and lipid compositions from different tissues of Galilee Sardine important in the diet of East Mediterranean inhabitants were examined. More than 50 fatty acids were detected in freshwater fish sardines (Mirogrex terraesanctae). The muscles of this fish contained a high level of omega-3 fatty acids. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Sardines are an important commercial freshwater fish species. The lipids of different sardine tissues, fished in Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee), were examined. The benefits of including omega-3 fatty acids in the diets of humans are well documented. Fatty acids play a major role in the functioning of the immune system and the maintenance of all hormonal systems in the body. Sardines (Mirogrex terraesanctae) are an excellent source of both docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. Sardines are one of the most popular treats in Israeli homes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)150-163
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Food Lipids
Volume15
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2008

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