Table 2.
Major fatty acid profile in microalgae (Aurantiochytrium sp.) and the experimental diets.1
| Fatty acid content (mg/g) | Microalgae | Control | 0.5%MA | 1.0% MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16:0 Palmitic acid | 356.50 | 6.72 | 8.03 | 9.26 |
| C18:0 Stearic acid | 12.08 | 1.56 | 1.59 | 1.62 |
| C18:1 n-9 Oleic acid | 2.05 | 8.20 | 8.56 | 8.85 |
| C18:2 n-6 Linoleic acid | 0.76 | 16.05 | 15.97 | 15.59 |
| C18:3 n-3 α-linolenic acid | 10.52 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 1.04 |
| C20:5n-3 Eicosapentaenoic acid | 1.50 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| C22:6 n-3 Docosahexaenoic acid | 184.5 | 0.02 | 0.94 | 1.85 |
Abbreviation: MA, microalgae.
1
Values are the means of 4 analyses per sample.