Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences

Author(s): S. Syed Raffic Ali, E. Syed Abdhakir and R. Muthukkaruppan

Abstract: The present study was carried out to analyse the proximate and mineral composition of commercially important marine fin fishes landed in Kasimedu coast, for their nutritive value. The results showed that there was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in all the parameters, moisture content ranges from (72.37 to 77.90 %). Crude protein ranges from (65.61 to 77.90 %). Highest crude protein was observed in Amblygaster sirm and Rastrelliger brachysoma. The crude lipid content varies from (1.31 to 8.68 %) with Sphyraena flavicauda showed the highest lipid content of (8.68 %). The average total ash content of fishes ranges from (14.57 to 25.44 %) and two species, Nemipterus japonicus and Epinephelus fuscoguttatusshowed highest values of (22.1 and 25.44%), Similarly highest carbohydrates content was observed in E. fuscoguttatus (6.13%). The body indices hepatosomatic index, viscerosomatic index, gonado somatic index and condition factor showed significant differences (p < 0.05) among the fishes. Similarly higher iron and calcium content was observed in Amblygaster, R. brachysomaand Epinephelus. Most of fishes are rich source of phosphorus. The results of the study revealed that analyzed fish samples were good sources of nutrients and minerals could provide health benefits if consumed in moderate level.