Fraeye I. et al.

doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.03.044

Summary

Experimental study testing Effect of linseed supplementation on fatty acid composition of hens’ eggs (Belgium scope). Assesses impacts on outcomes and key measures (2.5–4× increase in omega-3; improved n-6:n-3 ratio; measures: GC analysis of yolk fatty acids). Relevant to nutrition & health decision-making, with UK notes: Highly applicable in UK.

UK applicability

Highly applicable in UK

Key measures

GC analysis of yolk fatty acids

Outcomes reported

2.5–4× increase in omega-3; improved n-6:n-3 ratio

Theme: Nutrition & health
Subject: Nutrition & health
Study type: Experimental Study
Study design: Controlled feeding trial
Source type: Peer-reviewed study
Status: Published
Geography: Belgium
System type: Feed modification (ALA enrichment)
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.03.044
Catalogue ID: XL0012

Topic tags

nutrition

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Effect of linseed supplementation on fatty acid composition of hens’ eggs