Main ref. | |
Country | |
Locality | Red Sea, dark colored meat analyzed |
Remark |
The frigate mackerel has a soft and tasty meat. However, its taste qualities is inferior compared to the meat of the big eye tuna. It can be used as a table fish. Fillets, smoked products and canned preparations can be made from it. |
Weight proportions | |
Chemical composition |
Body parts |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Ash % |
Whole fish |
- | - | - | - |
Meat/Fillet |
69.2 | 26 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
Liver |
- | - | - | - |
Roe |
71.2 | 23 | 4.6 | 1.2 |
Viscera |
- | - | - | - |
Head/bone/fins |
- | - | - | - |
Waste/offal |
- | - | - | - |
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