Journal of food science and technology(Iran)

Journal of food science and technology(Iran)

Effects of marine algae on egg cholesterol

Abstract
In order to reduce egg cholesterol, two types of marine algae; Sargassum glaucescens and Nizimuddinia zanardinii were substituted 1% , 2.5% and 5% of poultry routine diet. During 18 days period, effects of algae on cholesterol factors of hen blood and egg like LDL and HDL were studied. The efficiency of egg production as a result of algae impact also was determined. the results of this study showed that using of 1% Sargassum can reduce 34% cholesterol in egg and 2.5% Sargassum sp can increase 11% egg production in comapare with control.