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Enhancing the nutritional profile of eggs

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The nutrients contained within the table egg can be easily modified or enhanced through the hen’s diet. As such, the egg represents an economically viable functional food that can be utilized to de...
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The nutrients contained within the table egg can be easily modified or enhanced through the hen’s diet. As such, the egg represents an economically viable functional food that can be utilized to deliver potent bio-active components into the human diet. In this chapter, we review the major targets of enrichment, with a particular focus on omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. We also discuss some of the potential downsides of such enrichment, including the impact on bird health and performance, increased the cost of ingredients and impact on the sensory profile, which affects consumer acceptability.
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Price: £25.00
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date: 07 November 2016
ISBN: 9781838790912
Format: eBook
BISACs:

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Poultry farming, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Sustainable agriculture, Organic farming, Animal breeding

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1 Introduction
2 Egg nutrient composition and role in the human diet
3 Omega-3 PUFA: biological factors influencing the n-3 composition of eggs
4 Omega-3 PUFA: enhancing the n-3 profile of eggs
5 Omega-3 PUFA: sensory attributes of enriched eggs
6 The vitamin profile of eggs
7 Minerals and trace elements in eggs
8 Dietary combinations
9 Conclusion
10 Where to look for further information
11 References