Proximate Analysis of Makaira nigricans
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
 Country
 
 Locality
 Off northern Aden, chem. comp. of dorsal part
 Remark
 The meat is light in color and with good taste. It can be used for semi-finished products of culinary preparations and smoked products. Referred to as M. ampla in the reference but probably this species.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
73.9 - 74.1
1.7 - 1.8
20.2 - 20.4
1.2 - 1.2
 Liver
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 Roe
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 Viscera
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 Values refer to the meat at the dorsal part.
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