> Dear List: We have had a chance to calculate the amount of omega-3 fatty acid in farmed vs. wild fish using the USDA online database. The findings are attached. It appears that for Coho and Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout the amount of omega-3 fatty acid is higher in farmed fish. In the case of Channel catfish the omega-3 fatty acid is lower. It is well known, however, that farmed catfish is not an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Hopefully, the industry will take note and adjust the feed composition to increase the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the edible tissue.
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> This dispells another error started by the folks at the David Suzuki Foundation. I would agree with them that the amount of lipid in a farmed-fish is generally higher than in a wild fish (still lower than many meat products) and that the ratio of omega-3 fatty acid to total lipid is lower. But generally, the content of omega-3 fatty acid in a serving of salmon or trout will be greater in a farmed fish than in a wild fish.
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> I hope this clarifies the issue. Charlie
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> > <<FattyAcidsFarm.pdf>>
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> Charles R. Santerre, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> Department of Foods and Nutrition
> Purdue University
> 1264 Stone Hall
> West Lafayette, IN 47907-1264
> telephone 765/496-3443
> facsimile 765/494-0674
> e-mail santerre@purdue.edu
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> Charles R. Santerre, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> Department of Foods and Nutrition
> Purdue University
> 1264 Stone Hall
> West Lafayette, IN 47907-1264
> telephone 765/496-3443
> facsimile 765/494-0674
> e-mail santerre@purdue.edu
>
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