Fatty Acids, Amino Acids and Mineral Composition in Rohtee ogilbii from Nira River, Bhor. Maharashtra (India)

摘要

The paper presents a comparative analysis of proximate Amino acids, fatty acid and mineral composition of Rohtee ogilbii which is an endemic fish species from Western Ghats of Maharashtra. The study depicts the nutritive value of various essential amino acids along with mineral content. Eight essential amino acids with total amount of 2674μg/g were identified. Lysine formed the highest value, followed by leucine. Lipid constituted about 15.67% moisture accounted to 75.27% and Protein content was 24.76%. Environmental factors like age, sex, loss of solids during spawning, richness of fish food in river system could be responsible for variation in protein lipid and mineral contents of fish. Minerals included potassium (39%), phosphorous (24%), calcium (07%), sodium (07%), and magnesium (03 %); while zinc, iron, aluminium and copper were present in trace amounts. The result obtained in the study shows that Rohtee ogilbii is a good source of proteins, minerals and essential amino acids and has high nutritional value.