| Main ref. | |
| Country | |
| Locality | Indian Ocean |
| Remark |
The meat is gray, sparse and tasteless. The broth has a herring-like flavor and unpleasant taste. Can be used for preparing culinary items and for fish meal. |
| Weight proportions | |
| Chemical composition | |
Body parts |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Ash % |
Whole fish |
- | - | - | - |
Meat/Fillet |
75.9 - 89 | 17.5 - 21.4 | 0.6 - 1.3 | 1.2 - 1.5 |
Liver |
- | - | - | - |
Roe |
- | - | - | - |
Viscera |
76 | 18.8 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
Head/bone/fins |
- | - | - | - |
Waste/offal |
70.7 - 73.6 | 16.7 - 18.2 | 2.2 - 3.6 | 5.4 - 7.9 |
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