Comparative evaluation of the proximate and mineral compositions of stolothrissa tanganicae and limnothrissa miodon from lake tanganyika

Studies on the proximate and mineral compositions of Stolothrissa tanganicae and limnothrissa miodon were carried out using standard methods and procedures. The protein contents was significantly higher (P<0.05) in S. tanganicae (63.31-68.76%) .Lipids, moisture and ash were significantly different (p<0.05) between the two fish species. Carbohydrate contents were generally low and not significantly different (P>0.05) between the two species. Calcium, Phosphorus and Potassium contents were high in the two species (24250-30600ppm), (14914-17458ppm) and (4492.8-11466.8ppm) respectively and significantly different (p>0.05).Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc and Iron were not significantly different (P<0.05) between the two species. The fish species have good nutritive values which will assist in the remedy of health and nutritive problems among the populace.

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Proximate ، Mineral compositions ، Stolothrissa ، Limnothrissa ، Lake tanganyika