Development of omega-3 enriched egg using fish-oil based fowl feed supplement
Development of omega-3 enriched egg using fish-oil based fowl feed supplement
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SUMMARY: Nutritional content of egg can be manipulated by altering hen feed.Developing an economical fowl feed supplement to produce omega-3 enriched egg from purified fish oil, produced using a proprietary method, leads to a value-added product.The objective of the study was to evaluate biomat for sale the effect of feeding an omega-3 enriched fowl feed supplement on the concentration and/or levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega-3 content in eggs obtained thereafter.Thirty BV-380 strain hens were divided into 5 groups and fed varying doses of the omega-3 supplement along with their regular feed.
Eggs collected over 180 altitude sunscreen days were analyzed for EPA, DHA, and omega-3 content.Results showed that as the supplement dose increased, so did the EPA, DHA, and omega-3 concentrations in the eggs, with significant differences compared to the control group.Specifically, after 180 days, the EPA, DHA, and omega-3 content in eggs ranged from 11.4 to 28.
71 mg/100 g, 116.41 to 206.62 mg/100 g, and 172.03 to 327.
78 mg/100 g, respectively, depending on the supplement dose.This research demonstrates the feasibility of enhancing the nutritional value of eggs through dietary manipulation, offering a practical method for producing omega-3 enriched eggs.