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- Title
Krill for human consumption: nutritional value and potential health benefits.
- Authors
Tou, Janet C; Jaczynski, Jacek; Chen, Yi-Chen
- Abstract
The marine crustacean krill (order Euphausiacea) has not been a traditional food in the human diet. Public acceptance of krill for human consumption will depend partly on its nutritive value. The aim of this article is to assess the nutritive value and potential health benefits of krill, an abundant food source with high nutritional value and a variety of compounds relevant to human health. Krill is a rich source of high-quality protein, with the advantage over other animal proteins of being low in fat and a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Antioxidant levels in krill are higher than in fish, suggesting benefits against oxidative damage. Finally, the waste generated by the processing of krill into edible products can be developed into value-added products.
- Publication
Nutrition reviews, 2007, Vol 65, Issue 2, p63
- ISSN
0029-6643
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1753-4887.2007.tb00283.x