Physico-Chemical Properties of Dried Cat Fish and Cat Fish Oil Produced From Mitchelogrill Dry Processing Machine in Rivers State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Cat fish, Mitchelogrill dry processing machine and fish oilAbstract
This study examines the physico–chemical properties of dried cat fish using Mitchelogrill dry processing machine. The aim is to analysis for proximate, mineral and oil for fat and fatty acids. Chemical analysis is carried out according to A.O.A.C. method. Ash is determined by muffle furnace while oil is carried out using British Standard Methods of analysis of fats and fatty oils. Results from the proximate composition show that the sample is rich in protein and fat which can be useful in human diet. However, the moisture content of 22.40% is an indication that the sample cannot be stored for long and can only be consumed within a short period of time. The result of the moisture free fatty acid is of good quality. The saponification value obtained for the sample shows that they have good potentials as a source of raw material in the soap industry. Fleshly caught fish spoil easily and therefore requires adequate preservation and storage. The results of the analysis of the fish and oil sample is a giant stride in expanding the linkage between agriculture, value food chain and nutrition security and industrialization for national development.
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