Proximate Analysis of Rastrelliger kanagurta
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
 Country
 
 Locality
 East China Sea
 Remark
 The meat is dark. When boiled, it acquires a dry and dense consistency. It has a pleasant fishy smell and light acidic flavour. This fish should be used for smoked products and conserves.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
67.9 - 75.4
20.7 - 23
0.2 - 7.5
1.8 - 2.1
 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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