Squilla protein: chemical composition and nutritive value
Squilla protein: chemical composition and nutritive value
Date
1982
Authors
Mathew, P.T.
Nair, A.L.
Prabhu, P.V.
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Society of Fisheries Technologis(India)
Abstract
Protein extract prepared from squilla (Grato squilla nepa), a commercially unexploited
crustacean, was analysed for crude protein and essential amino acids.' All the
essential amino acids except tryptophan and threonine were present in nutritionally
adequate amounts. The protein was evaluated for its nutritional quality in respect of
growth rate, protein efficiency ratio (PER) and liver nitrogen content by feeding
on rats. Growth rates and protein efficiency ratios were similar in rats fed on
casein, squilla protein and a combination of squilla protein and casein (1 :1) diet. The
weight of liver and kidneys were normal.
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Fish Technol.19:97-100