Fish in Nutrition

by Felix, S & Stephen, Nimish Mol & S Bala Sundari

ISBN: 9789354612497
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Imprint : DAYA
Year : 2022
Price : Rs. 3395.00
Biblio : 2018, xiv+82p., figs., tbls., 25cm

Author Profile

Nimish Mol Stephen is currently working as Assistant Professor in Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jeyalalithaa Fisheries University, Ponneri at the Department of Fish Processing Technology. After having Masters degree in Fisheries Science from Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, she was awarded a Japanese Govt. Scholarship (Monbukagakusho scholarship) to do higher research. She was a Research scholar in the Laboratory of Bio functional Material Chemistry, Hokkaido University, Japan from 2007

About The Book

The present book entitled "Fish in Nutrition" comprises of eleven chapters which covers right from the nutritional composition of fish and shellfish to the effect of different cooking methods on nutritional composition of fish. It provides a detailed note on the macro and micro-nutrients present in fish and also the factors affecting their composition. This book will be highly useful for students of fisheries university and researchers pursuing careers in fisheries, food, nutrition and allied

Table of Contents

Foreword v Message vii Preface ix 1. Composition of Fish 1 1. Introduction–1.1. Why Biochemical Composition of Fish is Important?–1.2. What is Proximate Analysis of Foods?–2. Proximate Composition of Fish–2.1. Significance of Chemical Composition of Fish–2.2. Moisture Content of Fish–2.3. Fat–2.4. Proteins –3. Factors Influence Proximate Composition of Fish–3.1. Anatomical differences–3.2. Red and White Muscle–3.3. Size and Age–3.4. Sex–3.5. State of Maturity–3.6. Seasonal Variation 2.