Type: Chapter

Enhancing the nutritional profile of eggs

Authors

Erin M. Goldberg

University of Manitoba

Neijat Mohamed

University of Manitoba

James D. House

University of Manitoba

Publication date:

07 November 2016

ID: 9781838790912

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Table of contents

1 Introduction
2 Egg nutrient composition and role in the human diet
3 Omega-3 PUFA: biological factors influencing the n-3 composition of eggs
4 Omega-3 PUFA: enhancing the n-3 profile of eggs
5 Omega-3 PUFA: sensory attributes of enriched eggs
6 The vitamin profile of eggs
7 Minerals and trace elements in eggs
8 Dietary combinations
9 Conclusion
10 Where to look for further information
11 References