Chemical hydrolysis of shark liver oil to produce fatty acid extracts for nutraceutical applications
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2023-06
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Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
Abstract
Fatty acids (FAs) play a substantial role in human
health. Shark liver oil (SLO) is a rich source of FAs
particularly of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs) including, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
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Shark liver oil (SLO), Chemical hydrolysis, Purification, Oleochemical indices, Fatty acid composition (FAC)