Main ref. | |
Country | |
Locality | Mid-Atlantic coast of Africa |
Remark |
The frigate mackerel has a soft and tasty meat. However, its taste qualities is inferior compared to the meat of the big eye tuna. It can be used as a table fish. Fillets, smoked products and canned preparations can be made from it. |
Weight proportions | |
Chemical composition |
Body parts |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Ash % |
Whole fish |
- | - | - | - |
Meat/Fillet |
61.3 | 22 | 15.8 | 0.8 |
Liver |
- | - | - | - |
Roe |
- | - | - | - |
Viscera |
- | - | - | - |
Head/bone/fins |
- | - | - | - |
Waste/offal |
- | - | - | - |
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