Differences in Fatty Acid Composition between Aquatic and Terrestrial Insects Used as Food in Human Nutrition
Differences in Fatty Acid Composition between Aquatic and Terrestrial Insects Used as Food in Human Nutrition
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DOI：
10.1080/03670244.2011.586316
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发表时间：
2011-01-01
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Paoletti, Maurizio G.
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作者：
Fontaneto, Diego;Tommaseo-Ponzetta, Mila;Paoletti, Maurizio G.
食用昆虫可能是长链多不饱和脂肪酸(LC-PUFA)的来源之一。这篇文章的目的是测试用于人类营养的水生和陆生昆虫的差异。我们实施了线性模型，发现水生和陆生昆虫中LC-PUFA的比例确实存在差异，陆生昆虫的含量明显更丰富，特别是omega-6脂肪酸。总之，任何种类的昆虫都可能为LC-PUFA提供有价值的来源。由于陆生昆虫数量更多，更容易收集，它们可以被认为是比水生昆虫更好的LC-PUFA来源。
Edible insects may be a source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA). The aim of this article is to test for differences in aquatic and terrestrial insects used in human nutrition. We implemented linear models and discovered that differences in the proportion of LC-PUFA between aquatic and terrestrial insects do exist, with terrestrial insects being significantly richer in particular omega-6 fatty acids. In conclusion, any kind of insect may provide valuable sources of LC-PUFA. Because terrestrial insects are more abundant and easier to collect, they can be considered a better source of LC-PUFA than aquatic ones.