Proximate analysis focuses on the nutritional composition to assess their potential as a sustainable food source. The analysis quantifies the protein, carbohydrate, fat, ash, and moisture content of green mussels, providing insights into their dietary value and implications for aquaculture. This study analyses the proximate composition of green-lipped mussel, Perna Viridis (Linnaeus, 1758), from Malad Creek, Mumbai, India. Mussels, P. viridis, were purchased from the local fish market near Malad Creek. Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, ash, and moisture content were determined for triplicate proximate analysis. The green mussels exhibited a high protein content of 15.97 ± 0.0550 mg/mL, indicating their substantial contribution to dietary protein intake. Carbohydrate content was measured at 0.9723 ± 0.07559 mg/mL, reflecting a low carbohydrate profile. The fat content was found to be 2.34 ± 0.123 mg/mL, highlighting the mussels' low-fat nature, while the ash content, which represents the mineral composition, was 2.94 ± 0.6381%. Moisture content was notably high at 84.43 ± 1.454%, characteristic of aquatic organisms. These findings underscore the green mussels' nutritional density, with a significant proportion of their composition dedicated to protein and minimal levels of fats and carbohydrates. The results suggest that green mussels are a nutrient-dense, high-protein and low-fat food source with potential for inclusion in diets, both for human consumption and aquaculture feed formulations.
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Sujal Chaudhari
Department of Zoology, SVKMs’ Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute
of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics (Empowered
Autonomous), Mumbai, India.
Ayushi Singh
Department of Zoology, SVKMs’ Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute
of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics (Empowered
Autonomous), Mumbai, India.
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