Channel catfish, a species with potential deposition of human-beneficial fatty acids

Fatty acids from fish are of great interest for human consumption, and the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is one of the most important aquaculture species in Mexico and perhaps in other countries with similar resource endowments. Channel catfish occupy a trophic level that theoretically and p...

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Published in:Latin american journal of aquatic research 2024-03, Vol.52 (1), p.1-12
Main Authors: Parra-Bracamonte, Gaspar Manuel, Perales-Torres, Adriana L, Magaña-Monforte, Juan G, Lara-Rivera, Ana L, Correa, José C Segura, García-Ruiz, Yonatan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquaculture
Biosynthesis
Carbon
Catfish
Chemical bonds
Enzymes
Extreme values
Fatty acids
Fish
Food chains
Freshwater fishes
Freshwater resources
Functional foods & nutraceuticals
Human nutrition
Metabolism
Nutrition
Physiology
Polyculture (aquaculture)
Trophic levels
Whitefish
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Summary:Fatty acids from fish are of great interest for human consumption, and the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is one of the most important aquaculture species in Mexico and perhaps in other countries with similar resource endowments. Channel catfish occupy a trophic level that theoretically and potentially allows the retention and de novo biosynthesis of long-chain fatty acids (FAs), essential for human nutrition and health. Here, we present an overview of the main features of FAs, their reported average levels and extreme values in channel catfish assessments, and their correlations. The importance of FAs for human consumption and some implications for friture research are discussed.
ISSN:0718-560X
DOI:10.3856/vol52-issuel-fulltext-3085