Biochemical Composition of Indigenous and Imported Trout and Salmon

As wild fish are a finite resource, the role of aquaculture in providing the necessary fish per capita is becoming increasingly important. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are species of interest to Romanians, rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats and a good sourc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Elena Eugenia Mocanu, Viorica Savin, Marcel Daniel Popa, Desimira Stroe
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Agroprint Timisoara 2023
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/da81af08a53540d8bd0760db8fa93fb8
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Summary:As wild fish are a finite resource, the role of aquaculture in providing the necessary fish per capita is becoming increasingly important. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are species of interest to Romanians, rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats and a good source of protein, while being low in calories and saturated fats. The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the biochemical composition, respectively the nutritional value, of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout obtained from Romanian aquaculture and from import, that can be found on the Romanian market. The results of this study confirm similarities regarding the biochemical composition of salmon obtained in Romanian aquaculture with wild Atlantic salmon. Rainbow trout bred in trout farms in different areas in our country, can be considered a valuable food source for human consumption.