Modern trends in the production and use of biologically active additives (BAA) from the fat of marine mammals

Abstract

The article provides an overview of innovative technologies for the production of BAAs from the fat of marine pinnipeds. In ancient times they said: “Let food be medicine, and medicine – food” (Hippocrates). The possibility and necessity of creating and using BAAs - biologically active food addidives to maintain human health are based on this postulate of Hippocrates. Since ancient times, mankind has understood the importance of proper nutrition for health and longevity. Accumulating experience in the use of certain products in food and their importance for maintaining and preserving human health, researchers have found new food substances with biological activity that can be used to treat and prevent diseases [1, p. 225-227]. Biological activity of seal fat that inhabits the Arctic territories of Yakutia has been studied. Seals inhabit this zone in large quantities, while causing significant damage to the industrial fishing of this territory. According to the Federal Agency for Fishery, the industrial quota for seal production in this zone can be up to 3,000 heads per year. This is an economic justification for the introduction of technology for processing products obtained from marine mammals to obtain raw materials for the food, medical and cosmetic industries. The extreme climatic conditions of Arctic Yakutia determine the rich biochemical composition of seal subcutaneous fat. The fatty acid content in the seal subcutaneous fat confirms its uniqueness as a raw material for the dietary supplement “Akibol” with a high content of PUFA.

Keywords

• biologically active supplement
• “akibol”
• polyunsaturated fatty acids
• technology
• marine pinnipeds
• seal