Nutritional Quality Evaluation of Indian Fish- Trichiurus Lepturus

Abstract

Trichiurus Lepturus constitute one of the most important commercial fishes of India. Nowadays the major health problem arises due to malnutrition and lack of excellent sources for the nutrient food supply. Fisheries are one of the most promising healthy food sources that humans and other animals depend. Hence nutrient profiling is important to know the calorific value of food for the edible purpose. This study was aimed to find the nutritional quality evaluation of the fish Trichiurus lepturus collected from Cochin, Kerala and to suggest the calorific value of fish Trichiurus lepturus . It was found that the fish Trichiurus lepturus is a chief source of fats and proteins. The high concentration of fat may be an indication of high calorific value than compared to other fishes since the portion of calorific value lead by fat more.