Nutritional Value of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Meat

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to figure out catfish meat's chemical composition, mineral content, amino acid composition, and fatty acid profile. Moisture, protein, lipid, and ash content were measured at 71.30%, 19.03%, 8.10%, and 1.5%, respectively. Catfish meat had higher levels of calcium, phosphorus, and iron, with 304.82, 279.45 and 17.03 mg/100 g, respectively. The essential amino acid content was 41.81 g/100g protein. Oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids were the most common fatty acids present in catfish meat. Oleic acid made up more than a third of the fatty acid content in catfish meat. Because of its high oleic acid content, catfish meat should be considered because it has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Comparative Analysis of Amino Acid Composition in the Head, Muscle and Tail of Fresh African Cat Fish (<i>Clarias gariepinus</i>)

“…The tail was observed to be more concentrated with all the parameters than any other parts of the catfish in respect to the total composition of the majored essential amino acid, most especially sulphur containing essential amino acids like (Cysteine, and methionine) which could be responsible for the high amount of the total activity in the tail. This particulate essential amino acids composition is a basic criteria for evaluating the nutritive value of fish [2]. The total amino acid ranges from 89.16 -92.12 g/100g.…”

“…About 2.6 billion people consume 20% of their animal protein from fish and over 400 million people in Asia. At least 50 % of Africa's consumption of animal protein is from fish [2]. In Nigeria, fish is eaten fresh or smoked and form a much cherished and delicacy that cuts across socio-economic, age, religion and educational barriers [3].…”

Processing snakehead fish as a high-protein modern healthy food product in the snakehead fish farmers' group

“…This illustrates significant year-on-year growth, making catfish cultivation a promising prospect. In addition to being easily cultivated, catfish also boasts excellent nutritional qualities (Akinpelu et al, 2021;Canti et al, 2023;Mobdy et al, 2021;Otolowo et al, 2018). Based on this data, catfish is not only straightforward to cultivate but also meets high nutritional standards.…”

KAZAKHSTAN STARTER COMPOUND FEED FOR AFRICAN CATFISH (Clarias gariepinus): FORMULATION, QUALITY CHARACTERIZATION, AND EFFICIENCY IN AQUACULTURE

“…Мясо C. gariepinus характеризуется высокой пищевой ценностью (5,6), в нем содержатся в оптимальном соотношении белки, жиры и аминокислоты, а также полиненасыщенные (омега-3) жирные кислоты, количество которых больше, чем в мясе лососевых рыб. Кроме того, клариевый сом как объект аквакультуры имеет ряд преимуществ по сравнению с породами рыб, традиционно выращиваемыми в Казахстане, -это скороспелость, выносливость, быстрый рост (товарную массу 1000-1500 г клариевый сом достигает в возрасте 6-7 мес, половую зрелость -к 11-13 мес), устойчивость к помутнению воды и болезням (1,2,7).…”