This paper reviews the factors affecting the fatty acid composition of adipose tissue and
muscle in pigs, sheep and cattle and shows that a major factor is the total amount of fat. The …

Consumers are becoming more aware of the relationships between diet and health and this
has increased consumer interest in the nutritional value of foods. This is impacting on the …

BACKGROUND Black soldier fly larvae are converters of organic waste into edible biomass,
of which the composition may depend on the substrate. In this study, larvae were grown on …

A large part of the environmental impact of animal production systems is due to the
production of feed. Insects are suggested to efficiently convert feed to body mass and might …

Meat fatty acid composition is influenced by genetic factors, although to a lower extent than
dietary factors. The species is the major source of variation in fatty acid composition with …

Inspired by the health conscious consumer, several studies in meat producing domesticated
animals have been completed that have aimed at increasing the polyunsaturated fatty acid …

Abstract The Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens provides a promising strategy in the
waste valorisation process and a sustainable alternative source of valuable nutrients …

The quality and value of the carcass in domestic meat animals are reflected in its protein and
fat content. Preadipocytes and adipocytes are important in establishing the overall fatness of …

This paper focuses on dietary approaches to control intramuscular fat deposition to increase
beneficial omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and conjugated linoleic acid content …

This study assessed the effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), individually and in
combination with exogenous enzymes, on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat …