Proximate Analysis of Anoplopoma fimbria
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
 Country
 
 Locality
 Gulf of Alaska
 Remark
 This fish has a high output of meat of relatively low protein and high fat content. The cooked meat is white, soft and juicy in consistency with good taste even after frying, hot or cold smoke curing.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
62.8 - 81.9
10.8 - 13.5
4.9 - 24.2
0.8 - 1.5
 Liver
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 Roe
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 Viscera
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 As a rule, the smaller specimens contains less fat.
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