The origin of free fatty acids formed in frozen cape hake mince (Merluccius capensis,castelnau) during cold storage at −18°C

Hake mince was stored at ?18°C and samples were withdrawn at intervals during a 300-day period. The extracted lipids were examined for free fatty acid (FFA) and phosphorus (P) content. Total FFA contents were corrected for a phospholipid contribution and converted into genuine FFA contents. Using these genuine FFA contents and the knowledge that the loss of one mole of lipid-P produces two moles of FFA made it possible to calculate the separate contribution of the phospholipids and the neutral lipids to the FFA formed on storage. It was found that FFA originated from both phospholipids and neutral lipids and after an initial rapid surge of FFA formation from both sources the rates declined and became virtually constant. The results for the Cape hake are compared with literature data of the Atlantic cod and the Baltic herring.     

Characterization of linoleic acid (C18:2) concentration in commercial corn silage and grain hybrids

Corn silage and high-moisture corn grain are commonly recognized as risk factors for biohydrogenation-induced milk fat depression and may be due to the high concentration of linoleic acid (C18:2) in corn. Corn silage and corn grain have a low concentration of fatty acids (FA), but due to their high inclusion rate in diets they contribute substantially to unsaturated FA intake. The first objective of this study was to characterize the contribution of individual plant parts to total FA in whole-plant chopped corn. The second objective was to characterize the variation in FA profile in commercial silage and grain hybrids and evaluate the relationship between FA profile and other nutrients. To determine the location of FA in the corn plant, 4 stalks from 4 different commercial hybrids were separated into stalk, husk and shank, leaves, cob, and kernels. On a dry matter basis, 80.5% of total FA were in the kernels, 11.8% in the leaves, 5.1% in the stalk, 1.7% in the cob, and 1.0% in the husk and shank. More than 96% of the oleic acid (C18:1) and 92.5% of the C18:2 was in the kernels, whereas 71.0% of the linolenic acid (C18:3) was in the leaves. Next, the FA composition of fresh whole-plant chopped corn from 124 silage hybrids and grain from 72 grain hybrids was determined over 2 yr from test plots in Pennsylvania. Last, to extend the characterization, FA composition of whole-plant corn silage from 45 hybrids grown in test plots in South Dakota were characterized. In the fresh whole-plant chopped corn from PA test plots, C18:2 as a percentage of total FA averaged from 48.7% in 2013 (percentiles: 10th = 45.2, 90th = 52.2) and 48.0% in 2014 (percentiles: 10th = 44.1, 90th = 49.4). Concentration of C18:2 in corn grain averaged 57.5% in the 2013 (percentiles: 10th = 53.4, 90th = 60.8) and 56.1% in 2014 (percentiles: 10th = 53.5, 90th = 59.4). In the corn silage from South Dakota, the concentration of C18:2 as percentage of total FA averaged 45.4% (percentiles: 10th = 39.4, 90th = 50.2) and C18:2 concentration as a percent of dry matter averaged 1.1% (percentiles: 10th = 0.76, 90th = 1.41). An increase in the concentration of C18:2 was associated with a decrease in C18:3 in fresh whole-plant chopped corn and with a decrease in C18:1 in corn grain. Total FA and C18:2 (as a percentage of dry matter) were positively correlated with starch and negatively correlated with neutral detergent fiber in both fresh whole-plant chopped corn and corn silage samples, whereas no correlation with these traits was observed for C18:2 as a percentage of total FA. In conclusion, FA concentration and profile of corn silage reflects to a great extent the FA composition of kernels and the proportion of grain in the silage. The variation in C18:2 across hybrids provides the opportunity to develop selection programs to decrease C18:2 in corn silage and grain. Selection based on C18:2 concentration as a percent of total FA is preferred as this trait did not correlate with other nutritional properties.     

Quantitative quality tests for frozen fish: Soluble protein and free fatty acid content as quality criteria for hake (Merluccius capensis) stored at −18°C

Hake fillets and mince were frozen and stored at ?18°C in four different tests. Samples were periodically withdrawn and analysed for total protein, protein soluble in aqueous salt solution, free fatty acid content and texture. Highly significant correlations were found between the texture and both the ratio of protein soluble in aqueous salt solution to total protein and the free fatty acid content. These correlations led to the formulation of quantitative quality criteria based on protein soluble in aqueous salt solution and free fatty acid content for frozen hake stored at ?18°C.     

Milk saturated fatty acids,odd- and branched-chain fatty acids,and isomers of C18:1, C18:2, and C18:3n-3 according to their duodenal flows in dairy cows: A meta-analysis approach

We sought to establish predictive response models of milk fatty acid (FA) yields or concentrations from their respective duodenal flow, rumen digestive parameters, or diet characteristics in dairy cows, with a special focus on cis and trans isomers of C18:1, C18:2, odd- and branched FA, and mammary de novo synthesized FA. This meta-analysis was carried out using data from trials with nature of forage, percentage of concentrate, supplementation of diets with vegetable oils or seeds, and marine products' animal fats as experimental factors. The data set included 34 published papers representing 50 experiments with 142 treatments. Increasing duodenal C18 FA flow induced a quadratic increase in milk total C18 yield and a linear decrease in milk C4:0 to C14:0 concentration. Intra-experimental predictive response models of individual milk cis C18:1 isomers (Δ 11 to 15 position) from their respective duodenal flows had coefficients of determination (R²) ranging from 0.74 to 0.99, with root mean square error varying from 0.19 to 0.96 g/d, 0.02 to 0.10% of total FA, and 0.03 to 0.29% of C18 FA. Models predicting milk trans C18:1 isomer yields or concentrations had R² greater than 0.90 (except for trans-4 and trans-10 C18:1) with root mean square error varying from less than 0.1 to 5.2 g/d. Linear regressions for C18:2n-6, trans-10,cis-12 CLA, and trans-11,trans-13 CLA were calculated according to their respective duodenal flows. Quadratic models of milk C18:3n-3 yield or concentration from its duodenal flow had R² values above 0.97. Models of amounts desaturated from C18:0 into cis-9 C18:1 and trans-11 C18:1 into cis-9,trans-11 CLA indicated that the contribution of C18:0 and trans-11 C18:1 desaturation to respective cis-9 C18:1 and cis-9,trans-11 CLA yields in milk fat was 83.8% (±0.75) and 86.8% (±2.8). Furthermore, when cows were fed marine products, our results could indicate a lower mammary uptake of C18:0 and trans-11 C18:1 in proportion to their respective duodenal flow, with no associated change in mammary Δ⁹-desaturase activity. Yields or concentrations of C15:0, C17:0, iso-C15:0, iso-C17:0, anteiso-C15:0, and anteiso-C17:0 were dependent on their respective duodenal flow or concentration at duodenum, but synthesis of these FA from C3 units for linear-chain odd FA, and from C2 units for branched-chain FA was suggested, respectively. Several milk C18 FA concentrations were closely related to their duodenal concentrations with slopes of the linear models close to the bisector; this could reflect a priority for the use of these duodenal C18 FA by the mammary gland to favor their high concentration in plasma triglycerides and nonesterified FA, which are preferentially taken up by the mammary gland.     

Concentrations of medium-chain 2- and 3-hydroxy fatty acids in foodstuffs

Medium chain 2-hydroxy fatty acids and 3-hydroxy fatty acids (2-OH-FAs and 3-OH-FAs with 8–20 carbons) are widespread in nature but little was known about the quantities of these minor fatty acids in food. For this reason, the concentrations and composition of 2- and 3-OH-FAs in several foodstuffs (milk and dairy products, animal brains, suet, vegetable oils) and two non-food samples (wool wax and vernix caseosa) were determined by gas chromatography with electron-capture negative ion mass spectrometry in the selected ion monitoring mode. Lipids were isolated from samples by accelerated solvent extraction. After transesterification the obtained fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) were separated into OH-FAMEs and non-OH-FAMEs. The OH-FAMEs were converted into pentafluorobenzoyl (PFBO) derivatives (PFBO-O-FAMEs). 2- and 3-OH-FAs were detected in all samples analysed. Chain-length ranged from 8–20 carbons. In general, 3-OH-FAs dominated in milk and dairy products (maximum concentration 17.7 mg/100 g l.w. in goat milk) whereas 2-OH-FAs were more abundant in animal brains and suet. The lowest concentrations were determined in vegetable oils (0.21–2.42 mg/100 g l.w.) whereas the highest concentrations of 2-OH-FAs were determined in wool wax (1180 mg/100 g l.w.) and vernix caseosa (34.5 mg/100 g l.w.).     

Changes in milk fat in response to dietary supplementation with calcium salts of trans-18:1 or conjugated linoleic fatty acids in lactating dairy cows

Milk fat was investigated in lactating dairy cows fed diets supplemented with Ca salts of trans fatty acids (Ca-tFA) or Ca salts of conjugated linoleic acids (Ca-CLA). Forty-five Holstein cows (115 days in milk) were fed a control diet (51% forage; dry matter basis) supplemented with 400 g of EnerG II (Ca salts of palm oil fatty acids) for 2 wk; subsequently, 5 groups of 9 cows each were assigned for 4 wk to the control diet or diets containing 100 g of Ca-CLA or 100, 200, or 400 g of Ca-tFA in a randomized block design. Treatments had no effect on dry matter intake, milk production, protein, lactose, or somatic cell count. Milk fat percentage was reduced from 3.39% in controls to 3.30, 3.04, and 2.98%, respectively, by the Ca-tFA diets and to 2.54% by the Ca-CLA diet. Milk fat yield (1.24 kg/d in controls) was decreased by 60, 130, and 190 g/d with increasing dose of Ca-tFA and by 290 g/d with the Ca-CLA supplement. Consistent with increased endogenous synthesis of cis-9-containing CLA from precursors provided by the Ca-tFA diets, total CLA were similar in milk of cows fed Ca-CLA or Ca-tFA. Compared with controls, the Ca-CLA diet increased trans-10, cis-12-18:2 yield in milk, without altering levels of trans-18:1 isomers. In contrast, yields of most trans-18:1 isomers were elevated in milk of cows fed Ca-tFA diets, whereas yields of trans-10, cis-12-18:2 remained similar to control values. We conclude that milk fat depression can occur without an increase in trans-10, cis-12-18:2 in milk and that other components, perhaps the trans-10-18:1 isomer, may be involved.     

Investigation into Pentaclethra macrophylla seed oil: Identification of hexacosanoic (C26:0) and octacosanoic (C28:0) fatty acids

The fatty acid composition of seed oil from Pentaclethra macrophylla was analysed by gas-liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Linoleic acid (56.6%) was the major fatty acid with oleic (16.1%) and lignoceric (10.5%) acids making a significant contribution. Two long-chain fatty acids not commonly found in vegetable oils were identified. These were shown to be hexacosanoic (C26:0) and octacosanoic (C28:0) acids; 4.8% and 1.0% of each acid being present, respectively. The oil content of the seeds was 42.0%.     

Recent trends in the fatty acid composition of German sunflower margarines,shortenings and cooking fats with emphasis on individual C16 : 1, C18 : 1, C18 : 2, C18 : 3 and C20 : 1trans isomers

In some countries the content oftransfatty acids (TFA) in margarines has strongly decreased as a result of the continuous discussion on their disadvantages regarding aspects of nutritional physiology. However, still in 1994 almost 1/3 of total fatty acids in part of German sunflower margarines, shortenings and cooking fats comprised these unfavourable TFA. In the present study the main interest was laid ontrans‐C16 : 1,trans‐C18 : 1,trans‐C20 : 1,trans‐C18 : 2 and trans‐C18 : 3 fatty acids and particularly their individual isomers, as negative metabolic activity of TFA possibly might only be attributable to certain isomers. By combining argentation thin‐layer chromatography with gas chromatography using a 100‐m capillary column (CP‐Sil 88) trans fatty acid contents were determined in nearly all German brands of sunflower margarines (SFM; n = 9) and of cooking fats and shortenings (CFS; n = 10). Concerning the above‐mentioned groups of isomers mean TFA contents of 0.01, 4.88, 0.00, 0.45 and 0.03% for SFM as well as of 0.01, 5.02, 0.03, 0.70 and 0.17% for CFS were established, respectively. The re‐evaluation of samples from 1994 and 1996 exhibited that the total TFA content (sum of all mentioned isomers) in SFM decreased from 21.77% (range: 13.78–26.29; n = 11) to 5.37% (1.98–6.15%; n = 9) between 1994 and 1999. Also the total TFA content in CFS on average strongly decreased from 11.77% (0.08–33.63; n = 16) in 1994 and 12.52% (1.61–26.79%; n = 7) in 1996 to 5.91% (0.43–19.72%; n = 10) in 1999. However, even the newest CFS samples partly exhibited relative high TFA contents. In addition to the total TFA contents all positional isomers of trans‐C18 : 1,trans‐C18 : 2 and trans‐C18 : 3 in SFM and CFS were quantified and compared between different years. The conjugated linoleic acid (cis Δ9,trans Δ11) occurred only in small amounts of 0.03% and 0.02% in current SFM and CFS.     

Volatile compounds of experimental liver pâté from pigs fed conjugated linoleic acid in combination with monounsaturated fatty acids

BACKGROUND: Feeding conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to pigs leads to CLA‐enriched meat products, which are of current interest owing to the potential health properties of CLA. However, dietary CLA increases the ratio of saturated to monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) in pig tissues. Combining CLA with high MUFA levels in pig diets may counteract this effect. Owing to the modification of fatty acid composition, variation in the volatile profile of derived meat products might be expected. The aim of the present work was to study the volatile profile, and its change during storage, of experimental liver pâté manufactured from pigs fed different levels of CLA and MUFA. RESULTS: Regardless of the CLA or MUFA level, 98 compounds were identified. Lower area units were observed for most branched aldehydes, ketones and alcohols and some furans, sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds with increasing CLA and MUFA contents. Levels of nonanal, propan‐2‐one, dodecane, 2‐pentylfuran and ethylbenzene were higher in CLA pâtes. The effect of experimental diets on the change in volatiles during storage was not significant. CONCLUSION: Supplementation of pig diets with CLA isomers in combination with low or high MUFA levels seems to have a significant effect on the volatile profile of pork liver pâté. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Changes of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL), adipose tissue triglyceride lipase (ATGL) and free fatty acids in subcutaneous adipose tissues throughout the ripening process of dry-cured ham

Changes in adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) and hormone-sensitive lipases (HSL) in subcutaneous adipose tissue of Xuanwei ham at different ripening stages were studied. Green hams were salted for 40 d and then ripened in a ventilated chamber for 15 months.     

Analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), heavy metals and omega‐3 fatty acids in commercially available Korean functional fish oil supplements

In this study, the levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), heavy metals and omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (docosahexaenoic acid; DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid; EPA), as well as chemical indices including acid and peroxide values were determined among twenty‐four commercially available functional fish oil supplements. The sum of indicator PCB congeners (congeners 28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153 and 180) was below the limit of quantification of 0.043 mg kg^?1. Metallic compounds (Cd, Pb, Hg and As) were not detected in all fish oil supplement samples. The relative percentages of EPA and DHA in fish oil supplements ranged from 25% to 80%. The acid values ranged from 0.1 to 1.4 mg KOH per g oil, and peroxide values ranged from 2.7 to 28.8 meq per kg oil. All fish oil supplement samples tested in current study met the safety standard for fish oil supplements set by Korean government as well as International standard.     

油脂加工减控反式脂肪酸技术研究进展

该文简介反式脂肪酸性质、来源、分类、对人体健康主要危害及世界各国管理规定,分析油脂加工过程中反式脂肪酸生成机理、途径及影响其生成工艺技术参数,重点综述阻断或减少油脂加工过程中反式脂肪酸生成途径与方法,并提出减控反式脂肪酸生成技术研究、反式脂肪酸安全风险分析与控制、监督管理措施等方面建议。     

Assessment and profiling of the fatty acids in two ackee fruit (Blighia sapida Köenig) varieties during different ripening stages

BACKGROUND: The ripening of fruits is characterized by physical, chemical and biochemical compositional changes such as color, sugars and phenolic compounds. Ackee fruit is famous in Jamaica and the Caribbean. This study aimed to assess the variation of fatty acids in two varieties (cheese and butter) ackee (Blighia sapida) fruits during five different ripening stages. RESULTS: The total fatty acid content of ackee fruit was much higher in arils and ranged from 283.4 to 465.1 g kg^?1 dry weight (DW), while in husk they ranged from 235.2 to 465.1 g kg^?1 DW in both varieties. Total fatty acid content declined in the arils and the husks as the fruit ripened. Five major fatty acids were found: palmitic acid (C16:0) and stearic acid (C18:0), oleic acid (C18:1), linoleic acid (C18:2) and linolenic acid (C18:3). In the arils, oleic acid was found at the highest concentration, followed by palmitic, stearic, linoleic and last linolenic acid. The unsaturated:saturated ratio of fatty acids varied from 1.23 to 3.26 in the arils of both varieties, and from 1.03 to 5.05 in the husk. Monounsaturated:polyunsaturated fatty acids ranged from 8.56 to 25.19 in the arils and from 0.62 to 2.33 in the husk. CONCLUSION: The results show that ackee arils contain much higher levels of fats than the husk and the major fatty acid in the arils was oleic acid (Δ9‐cis‐oleic acid, an omega n‐9), while in the husk unsaturated fatty acids were higher than the saturated ones. Oleic acid was the major fatty acid in both varieties, and aril fatty acid content was 10–20 times higher than in the husk. In both varieties, unsaturated fatty acids were relatively higher than saturated ones; however, total fatty acids showed a decline with ripening for arils and husk tissues. © 2012 Society of Chemical Industry     

C18 : 1, C18 : 2 and C18 : 3 trans and cis fatty acid isomers including conjugated cis δ9,trans δ11 linoleic acid (CLA) as well as total fat composition of German human milk lipids

In particular with respect to infant nutrition knowledge of the current contents of trans fatty acids (TFA) and of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in human milk lipids is of interest. After pre-separation by Ag-TLC 11 trans-C18 : 1 isomers could be quantified by GC with a mean total content of 2.40 ± 0.60 wt% in samples from 40 German women. For the positional isomers t4, t5, t6–8, t9, t10, t11, t12, t13, t14, t15 and t16 contents of 0.02, 0.02, 0.21, 0.37, 0.32, 0.68, 0.23, 0.15, 0.18, 0.09 and 0.14 wt% were established, with vaccenic acid being the predominant isomer. Further, small trans-C14 : 1 and trans-C16 : 1 contents of 0.08% and 0.15% on average were found. As the trans-C18 : 1 isomers also the trans-C16 : 1 isomers of human milk lipids could for the first time be baseline-resolved by GC to a great extent. Moreover, besides a mean CLA (c9,t11) content of 0.40 ± 0.09% further 6 cis/trans isomers of linoleic acid with a total content of 1.07 ± 0.56% on average (w/o CLA) were determined. Further, 4 trans isomers of α-linolenic acid could be baseline-resolved exhibiting a total content of 0.11%. Altogether German human milk lipids on average were found to contain 3.81 ± 0.97% TFA with a range of 2.38–6.03%. Direct connections between the dietary intake of trans-C18 : 1 isomers and the composition of human milk lipids could be established. The major fatty acids exhibited the following contents (wt%): C4: 0.16, C6: 0.18, C8: 0.06, C10: 0.58, C12: 3.12, C14: 6.43, C16: 25.28, C18: 7.41, C18 : 1 (total): 33.67, C18 : 2 (total): 10.63 and α-C18 : 3: 0.87.     

Effect of dose of calcium salts of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on percentage and fatty acid content of milk fat in midlactation holstein cows

Increasing conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) content of milk fat from lactating dairy cattle has become a research interest due to the possible health benefits afforded humans consuming CLA. Dietary supplementation of CLA to lactating dairy cows is one potential method by which CLA content of milk and dairy products may be enhanced. Feeding CLA in calcium salt form could potentially deliver CLA to the lower digestive tract through prevention of biohydrogenation by rumen microbes. Milk fat depression (MFD) occurs when cows receive CLA-60, a commercially available CLA source containing numerous CLA isomers, abomasally. Our objectives were to determine the quantity of CLA as calcium salts required to elicit maximal MFD and to evaluate the effects of CLA supplementation on fatty acid composition of milk fat. Five Holstein cows at approximately 93 DIM were utilized in a 5 x 5 balanced Latin square crossover design. Periods were 14-d in length with a 5-d treatment phase and 9-d rest phase. Treatments were 5-d supplementation of 0, 12.5, 25, 50, and 100 g of CLA-60 in calcium salt form. Milk samples were collected on d 5 of CLA supplementation and analyzed for composition and fatty acid profile. Regression analysis of milk fat data suggested that MFD was not maximized over the dose levels investigated, despite delivery of 34.5 g of trans-10, cis-12 CLA in the 100-g dose of CLA. Supplementation with 50 and 100 g of CLA per day resulted in a reduction of milk fat percent of 29 and 34%, respectively. Trend analysis indicated a linear decrease in the milk fat content of caprylic, capric, and lauric acids as the dose of CLA increased. Milk fat content of cis-9, trans-11, and trans-10, cis-12 CLA increased at an increasing rate as dose increased.     

气相色谱技术测定棉籽及其饼(粕)中环丙烯脂肪酸含量北大核心CSCD

为了解决棉籽及其饼(粕)中环丙烯脂肪酸分析测定的技术难题,通过比较脂肪酸衍生化方法、优化气相色谱条件建立了气相色谱技术(GC)测定棉籽及其饼(粕)中环丙烯脂肪酸(锦葵酸和苹婆酸)含量的方法。结果表明:碱式甲酯化对环丙烯脂肪酸的衍生化效果最佳;优化的GC条件为DB-1ht毛细管柱,氮气流速0.6 mL/min,升温程序为从100℃以2℃/min的速度上升到220℃。在此基础上,通过建立苹婆酸与锦葵酸回归方程(R^(2 )≥0.997)测得棉籽、棉籽饼和棉籽粕中的锦葵酸含量分别为2.62、0.68 mg/g和0.09 mg/g,苹婆酸含量分别为1.02、0.27 mg/g和0.04 mg/g。方法的重复性和回收率良好,为棉籽及其饼(粕)中环丙烯脂肪酸的分析检测提供了技术依据和指导。     

Frying oils with lower levels of saturated fatty acids induce less heterocyclic amine formation in meat floss (boiled,shredded and fried pork)

Heterocyclic amines (HAs) as potent mutagens are formed in meat floss which is a boiled, shredded and fried traditional meat product. In this study, effects of frying oils (lard, soybean oil and palm oil) on the formation of HAs in meat floss during frying have been investigated. The results showed that the contents of Norharman, Harman, AαC and MeAαC in meat floss that treated with lard and palm oil were higher than soybean oil which contained less saturated fatty acids (P < 0.05). The contents of total HAs in meat floss that treated with palm oil at 150 °C and 180 °C were significantly higher than that treated with soybean oil and lard (P < 0.05). In conclusion, meat floss treated with soybean oil at 120 °C, 150 °C and 180 °C contained lowest levels of HAs and soybean oil could be used as lard substitution to produce healthy meat floss.     

Utilization of extruded linseed to modify fatty composition of intensively-reared lamb meat: Effect of associated cereals (wheat vs. corn) and linoleic acid content of the diet

Sixty male lambs were used in two trials to study the efficiency of transfer and elongation of linolenic acid (ALA) in muscle and caudal adipose tissue and to assess factors affecting this process and related changes in fatty acid (FA) profile. In experiment 1, lambs were fed a control diet or extruded linseed (L) diet either with wheat (W, rapid starch) or corn (C, slow starch). In experiment 2, lambs were fed L with “normal” rapeseed, or high-oleic rapeseed, or soybean. In experiment 1, L increased ALA proportion and total n-3 PUFA in muscle and adipose tissue. In adipose tissue but not in muscle, LC lambs had higher proportion of ALA than LW lambs. In experiment 2, increasing linoleic acid (LA) intake increased LA proportion in muscle and adipose tissue but did not modify ALA proportion. Moreover, in muscle, it did not change the desaturation and elongation processes of ALA to long-chain n-3 PUFA.