UTILIZATION OF FILLETING WASTE OF FISH FREEZING INDUSTRY FOR THE PREPARATION OF VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
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2007
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Karnataka Veterinary Animal And Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar
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Fish in general is considered as important from the nutritional point of view (James, 1984 and Kent, 1987). It provides about 16% of the worldâ s need for animal protein and 4- 5% of the total protein requirement (Whittle, 1984). The protein content of most of species is in the range of 16-20%. Fish proteins possess high biological value. The cereals such as wheat and rice are poor sources of proteins both qualitatively and quantitatively and deficient in the essential amino acid. Lysine. Therefore inclusion of small quantities of fish in the diet will improve the nutritional value of the cereal diet considerably. Fish also supplies a good source of vitamins, minerals and relatively low calories (Sikorski, 1990). In addition certain species of sea foods are excellent source of omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids which have therapeutic value (Kinsella, 1987).