Process optimization for the removal of environmental contaminants from fish oils

Process optimization for the removal of environmental contaminants from fish oils

Fish oils are rich in nutritionally valuable omega-3 components, mainly eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) fatty acids. Unfortunately, they could also be contaminated with a series of toxic pollutants like PCDD/Fs and PCBs. This article focuses on the methods for removal of these unwan...

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Main Authors: Maes Jeroen, Vila Ayala José, De Meulenaer Bruno, Verhé Roland, Gibon Véronique, De Greyt Wim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2010-03-01
Series:Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides
Subjects:
omega-3 fatty acids
dioxins
PCBs
decontamination
refining
fish oil
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2010.0298

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl.2010.0298

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