Trace Elements Compositions and Fatty Acid Profiles of Mussel

Abstract:

The trace element content and fatty acid composition of mussel were analyzed in the study. Mussel was rich in Fe, Mg, Se and Zn, with the contents of 221.44 ±1.64, 26.22±0.90, 24.21±0.27 and 4.27±0.04 mg/100g, which were the essential elements in human body. Saturated fatty acids were found at an average level of 64.30 % and unsaturated fatty acids were found at an average level of 35.70 %, and the content of n-3 PUFA + n-6 PUFA was 17.46 %. The highest content of saturated fatty acids in mussel was C22:6(n-3) (D HA), which accounted for 7.30 %. Therefore, the data on trace element and fatty acid composition of this study will form the basis for further research in this field of mussel chemistry for the benefits of human beings.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 554-556)
• Pages: 1064-1067
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.554-556.1064
• Online since: July 2012
• Authors: Chang Feng Chi, Jian She Zhang, Chang Wen Wu, Mei Ying Xu, Bin Wang
• Keywords: Fatty Acid, Mussel, Mytilus edulis Linnaeu, Trace Elements

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