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Pangasius silasi, a fish species endemic to Krishna River in India, reveals a healthy PUFA and nutritional profile: Could be a promising species as human food

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Title Pangasius silasi, a fish species endemic to Krishna River in India, reveals a healthy PUFA and nutritional profile: Could be a promising species as human food
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Creator Asha, K. K.
Ajith Kumar, T. T.
Mohan, C. O.
Charan, R.
Suseela Mathew
Ravishankar, C. N.
Kuldeep K. Lal
 
Subject Nutritional security
Omega 3
Pangasius silasi
PUFA
South Asia
 
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In recent years Pangasiidae fishes are gaining increased attention, as there is good consumer
demand. Pangasius pangasius was the only known species in south Asia, until the recent
discovery of Pangasius silasi from India. The bassa fillets of Pangasius boucarti are globally
traded due to its white meat. Having similar characteristic of white meat, P. silasi also appears
to be a promising species. Analysing nutritional composition of P. silasi is important for
strategy formulation aimed at sustainable utilisation of the species. Hence, a comprehensive
nutritional profile assessment of P. silasi was undertaken and the results were compared
with those of other two Pangasids, which are widely traded. Study also evaluated the
potential of this species for mechanised filleting and yield, which is an important parameter
in acceptability of fish meat as a marketable product. The results revealed that, P. silasi
have fairly high content of protein, n-3 and n-6 fatty acids especially eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and high n-3 to n-6 fatty acid ratio. The high levels of
essential amino acids will position it as superior food source particularly in complementing
cereals. Considering its high protein content and healthy PUFA profile, P. silasi emerges as a
candidate species for inclusion in human diet at affordable price.
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Date 2024-06-07T13:40:47Z
2024-06-07T13:40:47Z
2023-10
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Asha, K. K., Ajith Kumar, T. T., Mohan, C. O., Charan, R., Suseela Mathew, Ravishankar, C. N. and Kuldeep K. Lal (2023) Pangasius silasi, a fish species endemic to Krishna River in India, reveals a healthy PUFA and nutritional profile: Could be a promising species as human food. Indian J. Fish., 70(4): 143-149.
0970-6011
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/83195
 
Language English
 
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Publisher ICAR