Minor Components in Fish Oil and Alternative Oils with Potential Physiological Effect

Abstract .................................................................................................................. 352 11.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 352 11.2 Plant Oil Compounds with Potential Beneficial Effects ............................... 353

11.2.1 Vitamin E .......................................................................................... 353 11.2.2 Carotenoids ....................................................................................... 356

11.2.2.1 Astaxanthin ........................................................................ 356 11.2.3 Phytosterols ....................................................................................... 357 11.2.4 Sesamin ............................................................................................. 359 11.2.5 Fish Welfare ......................................................................................360

11.3 Minor Fish Oil Components with Potential Adverse Biological Effects ...... 361 11.3.1 Presence of POP in Fish Oils ............................................................ 361 11.3.2 Main Persistent Organic Pollutants .................................................. 361