Table 1.
Composition of the experimental diets fed to Wistar rats.
| Dietary Components | Chol-Diet | CFE-Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Protein, % | 17.03 | 17.03 |
| Fat, % | 27.02 | 27.02 |
| Cholesterol, g/kg | 9.83 | 9.83 |
| SFA:MUFA:PUFA ratio | 2.76/2.99/1 | 2.76/2.99/1 |
| Energy content *, MJ/kg | 20.36 | 20.36 |
| Ingredients, g/kg | ||
| Sucrose | 68.25 | 68.25 |
| Corn starch | 275.73 | 275.73 |
| Casein | 94.25 | 94.25 |
| Maltodextrin | 94.25 | 94.25 |
| Cellulose | 48.86 | 48.86 |
| PM 205B SAFE | 50.05 | 50.05 |
| PV 200 SAFE | 7.15 | 7.15 |
| Soybean oil | 47.91 | 47.91 |
| L-Cysteine | 2.02 | 2.02 |
| Cholesterol | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Cholic acid | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Freeze-dried restructured meat | 301.14 | 301.14 |
* Data were calculated according to the energy equivalents for carbohydrate (16.73 kJ/g (4.0 kcal/g)), fat (37.65 kJ/g (9.0 kcal/g)), and protein (16.73 kJ/g (4.0 kcal/g)). Chol-diet, diet containing the control-RM and 1.4% cholesterol and 0.2% cholic acid; CFE-diet, diet containing the carob fruit extract-RM (CFE-RM) and 1.4% cholesterol and 0.2% cholic acid. SFA, Saturated fatty acids; MUFA, Monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA, Polyunsaturated fatty acids; PM 205B SAFE, Mineral mix; PV 200 SAFE, Vitamin Mix.