Nutritional Composition and Safety Aspects of Deep-Sea Whelks (Buccinum tenuissimum Kuroda)open access
- Authors
- Mansoor, Sana; Lee, Jin-Hwa; Bashir, Khawaja Muhammad Imran; Sohn, Jae-Hak; Choi, Jae-Suk
- Issue Date
- Apr-2024
- Publisher
- Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
- Keywords
- Buccinidae; deep-sea whelk; fatty acids; heavy metals; proximate composition; safety; seafood
- Citation
- Foods, v.13, no.8
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- Foods
- Volume
- 13
- Number
- 8
- URI
- https://scholarworks.gnu.ac.kr/handle/sw.gnu/70548
- DOI
- 10.3390/foods13081169
- ISSN
- 2304-8158
2304-8158
- Abstract
- The deep-sea whelk Buccinum tenuissimum Kuroda is highly sought-after as food in East Asian countries, notably, Korea and Japan. However, it lacks official recognition as a food product in Korea. This study aimed to assess its nutritional composition and safety for the potential development of seafood products. The nutritional analysis revealed high protein (13.54–20.47 g/100 g whelk), fat (0.85–8.59 g/100 g whelk), carbohydrate (1.55–12.81 g/100 g whelk), and dietary fiber (1.25–1.95 g/100 g whelk) contents in both muscle and gut samples, with energy contents ranging from 339.11 ± 1.64 to 692.00 ± 3.21 kJ/100 g. Key minerals, including iron, potassium, calcium, and sodium, and essential fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids, were abundant, making it a potential supplementary food. Notably, heavy metal levels met the Korean standards for seafood safety. No trans fats, radioactivity concerning the radioactive isotopes 134Cs/137Cs and 131I, or pathogenic bacteria were detected. This confirms the safety and nutritional value of deep-sea whelks, suggesting their potential for developing seafood products rich in beneficial components, which could enhance nutrition and food security while contributing to economic growth. © 2024 by the authors.
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