Nutrient analysis of some fresh water fish

Abstract

Edible flesh, moisture, carbohydrate, lipid, protein, ash, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron content of commonly eaten fresh water fish namely Heteropneustes fossilis (E. Stinging cat fish, S. Hunga, T. Shunken), Anabas testudineus (E. Climbing perch, S. Kavaiya, T. Kavaiyan), Oreochromis mossambicus (Tilapia), Ophicephalus striatus (E. Snakehead, S. Lulla, T. Viral) and Glossogobius giuris (E. Goby, S. Weligouva, T. Uluvai) were determined. Protein, carbohydrate, calcium, phosphorus and iron content were highest in stinging cat fish while goby had the highest amount of potassium and sodium. Climbing perch had the highest lipid content.