Comparison of Fatty Acids with Amino Acids Profiles of Wapiti Deer (Cervus elaphus) Muscle

The fatty acids and amino acids compositions of different parts of wapiti deer (Cervus elaphus) muscle (loin, chops, shoulder and hindquarters) were analyzed in this study. In total, fifteen types of fatty acid were identified and quantified in fresh and freeze-dried samples, with monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) constituting approximately 47.82-59.04% (fresh venison) and 57.9965.09% (freeze-dried venison) of all fatty acids, respectively. The highest levels of fatty acids were found in chops, followed by shoulder, hindquarters and loin. PUFAs/SFAs (saturated fatty acids) ratios in the fresh sample (0.30-0.41) were lower than those of freeze-dried sample (0.64-0.96). In addition, deer muscle were rich in total amino acids (TAAs) and essential amino acids (EAAs). The amino acid score (AAS), chemical score (CS) and the index of essential amino acids (EAAI) were calculated as correlation parameters of the biological value of the proteins. Overall, wapiti deer muscle contained good composition of fatty acids and amino acids which offer health benefits.