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Topic: Lipids

Healthy dietary fats, including omega-3, are vital for health. Nofima researches different lipid sources, quality, and how lipids can be used in food and feed.

Results from research on lipids

Omega-3 and zinc: A powerful duo in salmon feed

Hyperspectral camera can measure liver values in farmed fish

The status for fillet colour in Norwegian farmed salmon

Research on new oil source

Very long-chain omega-3 fatty acids provide several health benefits

Huge breeding potential in microalgae

Projects on lipids

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Whitefish

Unlocking novel product possibilities and barriers for commercial utilization of whitefish residual raw materials onboard factory trawlers

2018 - 2023

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SalmoE2

Nutritional effects of ethyl ester oils in Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout

2023 - 2025

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Keto4cells

Effect of cetoleic acid on psoriasis

2023 - 2025

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OptiHealth

The interaction of fat in feed, the environment and fish health

2017 - 2020

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AnimalFatPlus

Healthier meat products with less saturated fat

2022 - 2025

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BALANCE

Metabolic imbalance in Atlantic salmon – Significance of the interaction between nutrition and genetics

2017 - 2020

Worth knowing

Worth knowing about the complexity of fish feed

Publications on lipids

Performance, skin and gut health, and fillet quality in Arctic-farmed Atlantic salmon – Effects of increased EPA + DHA and organic zinc source in feed

Aquaculture, 2026
Academic article

Spatial distribution of fatty acid composition in salmon fillets

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2025
Academic article

A Validated GC-FID Method for Determination of Very Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (C24–C30 n − 3) in Triglyceride Fish Oils

European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology, 2025
Academic article

Toxicological evaluation of a fish oil concentrate containing Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT), 2024
Academic article

Omega-3 Futures in Aquaculture: Exploring the Supply and Demands for Long-Chain Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids by Aquaculture Species

Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture, 2024
Academic literature review

Which Novel Ingredient Should be Considered the “Holy Grail” for Sustainable Production of Finfish Aquafeeds?

Reviews in Aquaculture, 2024
Academic literature review

Associated Research Areas

Bioprocessing

Diet and health

Feed development and nutrition
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