Components of Active Compounds on Shrimp And Its Application in Food

Journal Title: SAINS MEDIKA (Journal of Medicine and Health) - Year 2013, Vol 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Indonesian water area is vast and has a great potential of natural resources. Most of the Indonesian people working as fisherman describes that ocean is place of making a living. Watery area resources Indonesian watery area is vast and has a great potential incude shrimps, fish, and other organism to support human life. Ocean organism has been known to contain nutrition which is good for human’s health. Shrimps contains omega 3, mineral, fat, citin, carotenoide (astaxanthin) and vitamin. The active compound have an ability to prevent disease and meet the nutritional need of body. Omega3 and astaxantin for example are active compounds found in shrimps. These compound play a role as antioxidant and free radicals scavenger can be supplement for pregnant women and baby. Omega 3 and antaksantine are found in various shrimps and fish. Thus, the development of product from this organism includes supplement, margarine, cake, souse, bread, kerupuk, flour and salt. In this review, the writer describes the the functional compound and its usage as food product.

Authors and Affiliations

James Ngginak, Haryono Semangun, Jubhar C. Mangimbulude, Ferdy S. Rondonuwu

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James Ngginak, Haryono Semangun, Jubhar C. Mangimbulude, Ferdy S. Rondonuwu (2013). Components of Active Compounds on Shrimp And Its Application in Food. SAINS MEDIKA (Journal of Medicine and Health), 5(2), 128-145. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-234148