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Title	Processing and utilization of freshwater crab, paratelphusa jacquamontii

Names	Badonia, R. Qureshi, T.A.
Date Issued	2001 (iso8601)
Abstract	Crabs have high demand in export market due to their excellent taste and nutritional qualities. Marine crabs are mainly exported in frozen and live conditions. Freshwater crabs, Paratelphusa sp. is available in Madhya Pradesh and also in other inland states. They are caught from reservoirs, ponds, canals, muddy fields etc. At present they are consumed locally. The production of crabs can be increased considerably through culture. Studies have been conducted on the composition and changes in the meat of crab. It contains protein from 13-15%, fat 2-3% and glycogen 3-6%. The moisture is more in just moulted specimens. The yield of meat from raw and cooked crabs is recorded at 30% and 35% respectively. The organoleptic parameters are studied and quality problems and measures to control them are discussed.
Genre	Article
Topic	Freshwater crab
Identifier	Journal of Applied Fisheries and Aquaculture 2001: 1(1), 85-86

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