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Proximate and Mineral Composition of Small Indigenous Fishes (Sifs) From theWestern Ghats of Kerala

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Title Proximate and Mineral Composition of Small Indigenous Fishes (Sifs) From theWestern Ghats of Kerala
 
Creator Sharma, Lovedeep
, Sachin Pandit
Anvar Ali
 
Subject barbs
endemic
nutritional value.
small indigenous fish
 
Description Small indigenous fish species (SIFs) are often highly nutritious, providing essential nutrients such as proteins, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, as can be consumed whole body. These nutrients are crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing malnutrition. The present study offers preliminary information on the proximate and mineral composition of SIFs endemic to the Western Ghats. The moisture content was found to be highest in Systomus sarana (78.44%) followed by Puntius mahecola, Pethia punctata and Dawkinsia filamentosa. The present findings revealed that Pethia punctata (15.29±0.15%) has the highest protein content as compared. P. mahecola (2.65±0.75%) and P. punctata (3.65±0.01%) are low-fat fishes, while D. filamentosa and S. sarana belong to the medium-fat category. Ash content for all the species under study ranged between 0.99-5.02 %. The carbohydrate content ranged between 3-5% and fibre ranged between 1-6% for these species. The muscles of these species contain significant quantities of minerals, such as calcium (2.3 to 2.64 %dry weight basis) and phosphorus (2.21 to 2.63 %dry weight basis), underscoring their significance as a mineral source. The results demonstrated that small indigenous fish (SIFs) possess a noteworthy abundance of nutrients, establishing their crucial role in ensuring livelihood and nutritional security.
 
Publisher Animal Nutrition Society of India
 
Date 2024-01-04
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAN/article/view/141323
 
Source Indian Journal of Animal Nutrition; Vol. 40 No. 3 (2023)
2231-6744
0970-3209
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAN/article/view/141323/53574
 
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