Table 1.
Krill oil (KO), krill powder (KP) and krill protein concentrate (KPC) compositions—Typical values.
Composition | KO (g/100 g Oil) | KP (g/100 g Powder or Extracted Fat) | KPC (g/100 g KPC or Extracted Fat) |
---|---|---|---|
Protein | - | 38 | 78 |
Total lipids | 89 | 51 | 8 |
Triglycerides | 34 | 45 * | - |
Total PLs | 43 | 43 * | - |
PC | 35 | 40 * | - |
Total omega-3 | 25 | 20 * | 27 * |
EPA | 13 | 10 * | 12 * |
DHA | 7 | 5 * | 13 * |
Total omega-6 | 2 | 2 * | 4 * |
Saturated FA | 23 | 25 * | 37 * |
Total MUFAs | 15 | 20 * | 21 * |
* Values are given as g/100g extracted fat.