Quality characteristics of flyingfish (Exocoetidae spp.)

• Published in: Journal of food protection Vol. 56; no. 11; pp. 986 - 987
• Main Authors: HAREWOOD, P. M, WOOD, N. P, CONSTANTINIDES, S. M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Des Moines, IA International Association of Milk, Food and Environmental Sanitarians 01.11.1993
• Subjects: Biological and medical sciences; Exocoetidae; Fish and seafood industries; Food industries; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Marine; Edible fish; Vertebrata; Pisces; Quality; Nutritive value; Chemical composition; Teleostei; Osteichthyes

The chemical composition and nutritional characteristics of flyingfish ( Exocoetidae spp.) were investigated. Flyingfish of mean length 26 cm and weight 145 g yielded approximately 38% of edible flesh. Amino acid analysis indicated that flyingfish protein is an excellent source of essential amino ac...