Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin
In Benin, there is limited data on the nutritional composition of commonly consumed fish, particularly their fatty acid profiles. This study aimed to compare the fatty acid composition and nutritional lipid indices of brackish water fish (Coptodon guineensis and Sarotherodon melanotheron) harvested...
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| author | Martinien Hospice Mahussi ASSOGBA Assouan Gabriel Bonou Chakirath Folakè Arikè Salifou Mahamadou Dahouda Antoine Chikou Souaïbou Farougou Caroline Douny Marie-Louise Scippo Issaka Youssao Abdou Karim |
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| description | In Benin, there is limited data on the nutritional composition of commonly consumed fish, particularly their fatty acid profiles. This study aimed to compare the fatty acid composition and nutritional lipid indices of brackish water fish (Coptodon guineensis and Sarotherodon melanotheron) harvested from acadjas with those of imported, frozen seawater fish (Scomber scombrus and Trachurus trachurus) consumed in Benin. Fatty acids were extracted from fish flesh (n=20) and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Palmitic and oleic acids were the most abundant saturated (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), respectively. Marine fish contained significantly higher levels of oleic acid (p<0.05), while brackish fish had higher levels of arachidonic and linoleic acids (n-6 PUFA). Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) was only detectable in brackish fish, whereas marine fish had significantly higher eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and similar docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels. The atherogenic index (AI) was highest in S. scombrus (p<0.05), suggesting possible cardiovascular risks with frequent consumption. These findings underscore the nutritional distinctions between locally sourced and imported fish and provide insight for dietary planning and food policy in Benin. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a512028496ca4426a709b79d6e24f0772025-08-20T03:25:40ZengEcoScribe Publishers Company LimitedJournal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences3078-55372025-05-012210.70851/jfines.2025.2(2).60.6936Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in BeninMartinien Hospice Mahussi ASSOGBA0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9912-4913Assouan Gabriel Bonou1Chakirath Folakè Arikè Salifou2Mahamadou Dahouda3Antoine Chikou4Souaïbou Farougou5Caroline Douny6Marie-Louise Scippo7Issaka Youssao Abdou Karim8Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Department of Animal Production and Health, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 BP: 2009, Cotonou, Republic of BeninNorth-East Agricultural Research Center, National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin, 01 BP 884, Cotonou, Republic of Benin.Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Department of Animal Production and Health, Polytechnic School of Abomey-CalaviDepartment of Animal Production, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Republic of BeninLaboratory of Hydrobiology and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, University of Abomey–Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin.Research Unit in Biotechnology of Animal Production and Health, Department of Animal Production and Health, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin.Department of Food Sciences, Laboratory of Foods Analysis, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, FARAH-Veterinary Public Health, University of Liège, bât. B43bis, 10 Avenue de Cureghem, SartTilman, B-4000 Liège, BelgiumDepartment of Food Sciences, Laboratory of Foods Analysis, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, FARAH-Veterinary Public Health, University of Liège, bât. B43bis, 10 Avenue de Cureghem, SartTilman, B-4000 Liège, BelgiumLaboratory of Animal Biotechnology and Meat Technology, Department of Animal Production and Health, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, 01 BP: 2009, Cotonou, Republic of Benin.In Benin, there is limited data on the nutritional composition of commonly consumed fish, particularly their fatty acid profiles. This study aimed to compare the fatty acid composition and nutritional lipid indices of brackish water fish (Coptodon guineensis and Sarotherodon melanotheron) harvested from acadjas with those of imported, frozen seawater fish (Scomber scombrus and Trachurus trachurus) consumed in Benin. Fatty acids were extracted from fish flesh (n=20) and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Palmitic and oleic acids were the most abundant saturated (SFA) and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), respectively. Marine fish contained significantly higher levels of oleic acid (p<0.05), while brackish fish had higher levels of arachidonic and linoleic acids (n-6 PUFA). Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) was only detectable in brackish fish, whereas marine fish had significantly higher eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and similar docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels. The atherogenic index (AI) was highest in S. scombrus (p<0.05), suggesting possible cardiovascular risks with frequent consumption. These findings underscore the nutritional distinctions between locally sourced and imported fish and provide insight for dietary planning and food policy in Benin.https://jfines.org/index.php/jfines/article/view/31food securityfisheriesfat quality horse mackerel atlantic mackerel |
| spellingShingle | Martinien Hospice Mahussi ASSOGBA Assouan Gabriel Bonou Chakirath Folakè Arikè Salifou Mahamadou Dahouda Antoine Chikou Souaïbou Farougou Caroline Douny Marie-Louise Scippo Issaka Youssao Abdou Karim Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences food security fisheries fat quality horse mackerel atlantic mackerel |
| title | Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin |
| title_full | Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin |
| title_short | Comparison of Fatty Acid Profile and Lipid Quality Indices of Local Brackish Water Fish, and Imported Marine Fish Consumed in Benin |
| title_sort | comparison of fatty acid profile and lipid quality indices of local brackish water fish and imported marine fish consumed in benin |
| topic | food security fisheries fat quality horse mackerel atlantic mackerel |
| url | https://jfines.org/index.php/jfines/article/view/31 |
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