Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties
This study explores the nutritional benefits and health implications of omega-3- and omega-6-enriched eggs, positioning them within the context of functional foods aimed at improving public health outcomes. With rising consumer interest in nutritionally fortified foods, omega-enriched eggs have emer...
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| author | Marius Giorgi Usturoi Roxana Nicoleta Rațu Ioana Cristina Crivei Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu Alexandru Usturoi Florina Stoica Răzvan-Mihail Radu Rusu |
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| description | This study explores the nutritional benefits and health implications of omega-3- and omega-6-enriched eggs, positioning them within the context of functional foods aimed at improving public health outcomes. With rising consumer interest in nutritionally fortified foods, omega-enriched eggs have emerged as a viable source of essential fatty acids, offering potential benefits for cardiovascular health, inflammation reduction, and cognitive function. This research examines enrichment techniques, particularly dietary modifications for laying hens, such as the inclusion of flaxseed and algae, to enhance omega-3 content and balance the omega-6-to-omega-3 ratio in eggs. The findings indicate that enriched eggs provide significantly higher levels of essential fatty acids and bioactive compounds than conventional eggs, aligning with dietary needs in populations with limited access to traditional omega-3 sources like fish. This study further addresses consumer perception challenges, regulatory constraints, and environmental considerations related to sustainable production practices. The conclusions underscore the value of omega-enriched eggs as a functional food that aligns with health-conscious dietary trends and recommend ongoing research to refine enrichment methods and expand market accessibility. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0002ea0373dd41a8a1649dadf6257f152025-08-20T02:12:37ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-01-0115324210.3390/agriculture15030242Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched VarietiesMarius Giorgi Usturoi0Roxana Nicoleta Rațu1Ioana Cristina Crivei2Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu3Alexandru Usturoi4Florina Stoica5Răzvan-Mihail Radu Rusu6Department of Management of Animal Resources and Technologies, Faculty of Food and Animal Sciences, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Food Technologies, Faculty of Agriculture, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Food Technologies, Faculty of Agriculture, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Food Technologies, Faculty of Agriculture, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Control, Expertise and Services, Faculty of Food and Animal Sciences, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Pedotechnics, Faculty of Agriculture, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaDepartment of Management of Animal Resources and Technologies, Faculty of Food and Animal Sciences, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700489 Iasi, RomaniaThis study explores the nutritional benefits and health implications of omega-3- and omega-6-enriched eggs, positioning them within the context of functional foods aimed at improving public health outcomes. With rising consumer interest in nutritionally fortified foods, omega-enriched eggs have emerged as a viable source of essential fatty acids, offering potential benefits for cardiovascular health, inflammation reduction, and cognitive function. This research examines enrichment techniques, particularly dietary modifications for laying hens, such as the inclusion of flaxseed and algae, to enhance omega-3 content and balance the omega-6-to-omega-3 ratio in eggs. The findings indicate that enriched eggs provide significantly higher levels of essential fatty acids and bioactive compounds than conventional eggs, aligning with dietary needs in populations with limited access to traditional omega-3 sources like fish. This study further addresses consumer perception challenges, regulatory constraints, and environmental considerations related to sustainable production practices. The conclusions underscore the value of omega-enriched eggs as a functional food that aligns with health-conscious dietary trends and recommend ongoing research to refine enrichment methods and expand market accessibility.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/3/242omega-3-enriched eggsfunctional foodspublic health nutritionsustainable farmingconsumer perception |
| spellingShingle | Marius Giorgi Usturoi Roxana Nicoleta Rațu Ioana Cristina Crivei Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu Alexandru Usturoi Florina Stoica Răzvan-Mihail Radu Rusu Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties Agriculture omega-3-enriched eggs functional foods public health nutrition sustainable farming consumer perception |
| title | Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties |
| title_full | Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties |
| title_fullStr | Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties |
| title_short | Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties |
| title_sort | unlocking the power of eggs nutritional insights bioactive compounds and the advantages of omega 3 and omega 6 enriched varieties |
| topic | omega-3-enriched eggs functional foods public health nutrition sustainable farming consumer perception |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/3/242 |
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