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Fish protein concentrate type B - a more promising approach.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  540666     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Dried fish has, from time immemorial, been an important item of the diet. Reduction to a powder for ease of use or storage is only an extension of the process and is by no means a new idea. Intensive efforts have been made in the last twenty years to develop and introduce nutritious low fat, powdered fish products, high in protein and suitable for mass feeding of malnourished populations in the developing world. However, the odourless, low-fat product known as Type A (described in Fd Nutr. Vol. 4, No. 1-2, 1978) failed to attract consumers. Attention is now focussed on Type B, a product containing up to 10 percent fat and tasting and smelling of fish. Its potential as a medium for improving the protein nutrition of vulnerable groups, particularly in developing countries is assessed in this article. Extensive acceptability trials show that up to 35 g per person per week may be included in food-aid programmes among populations accustomed to eating fish. Commercial prospects centre mainly on its use as a food product ingredient.
Authors:
S Valand
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Food and nutrition     Volume:  5     ISSN:  0304-8942     ISO Abbreviation:  Food Nutr (Roma)     Publication Date:  1979  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1980-06-27     Completed Date:  1980-06-27     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7512731     Medline TA:  Food Nutr (Roma)     Country:  ITALY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  24-30     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Developing Countries*
Dietary Proteins*
Fish Products*
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dietary Proteins

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