SEAL BLUBBER OIL: A NOVEL SOURCE OF ω3 FATTY ACIDS

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Abstract
Marine oils are perceived as having beneficial health effects since they prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, among others. The ω3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been recognized as an essential dietary component. Extensive studies on laboratory animals and human subjects have suggested that ω3 fatty acids may be included in the target tissues and cell membranes by dietary manipulation. The contribution of seal blubber to the total carcass weight is approximately 29% and it contains a high amount of long‐chain ω3 fatty acids. Traditionally seal blubber oil has been used for industrial purposes, however, recent research findings have shown its potential application in foods as well as production of ω3 fatty acid concentrates. This review discusses production of concentrates from seal blubber oil.
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