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Valorization of cephalopod liver viscera for oil production: chemical characteristics, nutritional profile and pharmacological activities

  • 24-06-2021
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Abstract

The study valorizes cephalopod liver viscera for oil production, focusing on the chemical characteristics, nutritional profile, and pharmacological activities of squid liver oil. The extraction process and physical properties such as specific gravity, solidification point, saponification value, iodine value, and acid value are meticulously analyzed. The chemical properties, including heavy metal content, elemental composition, and biochemical content, are also examined. The oil is found to contain valuable fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Additionally, the oil exhibits promising antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities, making it a potential functional food and biomedical application. The study concludes that squid liver oil is a promising alternative to fish oils, offering significant nutritional and biomedical benefits.

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Title
Valorization of cephalopod liver viscera for oil production: chemical characteristics, nutritional profile and pharmacological activities
Authors
Meivelu Moovendhan
M. Kavisri
Shanmugam Vairamani
Annaian Shanmugam
Publication date
24-06-2021
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery / Issue 11/2023
Print ISSN: 2190-6815
Electronic ISSN: 2190-6823
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01650-3
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