The Biobrio 11(3 & 4), 2024

Nutritive value of commercially important Catla catla, Indian Major Carp of Madhepura District, Bihar

Bhavya Shree & Arun Kumar

ABSTRACT:

Freshwater fish, such as Indian major carps, are a significant source of protein and provide beneficial lipids, including Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, ash, and energy, which are essentials for various bodily functions in humans, such as growth, disease prevention, development, cardiovascular health, and reproduction. The commercially cultured fish in India and the Indian subcontinent are catla (Catla catla), rohu (Labeo rohita) and mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala) are considered the three major carps of India. The Investigation aiming to analyses the nutritional composition of fish species, Catla catla, was collected from the Kosi River in Madhepura district, Bihar, India, which is exposed to high anthropogenic pressure. The fish samples ranged from 10.5 to 14.0 cm in length and 18.5 to 56.5 gm weight. The results showed that the moisture, ash, protein, carbohydrate, lipid, and energy levels of fish species were 77.64 - 87.75 %, 92.92-93.95 %, 17.96-21.76 %, 1.41-2.82%, 6.85-11.62 g/100g, and 142.15-302.62 cal/100 gm, respectively. Notably, a higher moisture percentage (87.75 %) was found in C. catla collected from the Kosi River. Additionally, the proximate composition of protein, carbohydrate, and lipid was not specific to the species and reflected the influence of the contaminated water body. The energy conversion level of selected fish species found to be Catla catla > Labeo rohita. These results were discussed considering the quality of water in the Kosi River and the suitability of the chosen fish species for diet. The nutritional profile of fish varies widely depending on the species or even within the same species from the Kosi River. This dynamic nutritional profile of fish makes it an excellent dietary option

Keywords:    

Catla catla, Fish tissue, Kosi River, Nutrition, Proximate composition

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