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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Nutritional characterization of Pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) fillets: Proximate composition, fatty acid profile and mineral content
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S Dhariniswara, AU Pagarkar, A Mugunthan, A Sudharshan, B Hemavarshini, J Tharunika Sri
Abstract
The present study evaluated the nutritional composition of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
fillets with emphasis on proximate composition, fatty acid profile and mineral
content. The results revealed notable variation in nutritional composition
among different anatomical portions of the fillets. Proximate analysis showed
moisture content ranging from 70.86% to 73.45%, protein from 15.96% to 16.74%,
and fat from 8.97% to 9.76%, indicating region-specific distribution of major
nutrients. Fatty acid analysis demonstrated that saturated fatty acids were the
predominant lipid fraction (46.79–53.04%), followed by mono-unsaturated fatty
acids (39.83–40.70%), while poly-unsaturated fatty acids were present in lower
proportions (6.94–7.07%). The dominance of saturated and mono-unsaturated fatty
acids and the relatively low contribution of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
highlight the nutritional limitations of Pangasius lipids. A decreasing trend
in saturated fatty acid content from head to tail portions was observed. Mineral
composition analysis showed that Pangasius fillets are a good source of
essential minerals, with phosphorus, calcium, sodium, magnesium, zinc and iron
present in appreciable amounts. Ventral and body portions generally exhibited
higher mineral concentrations compared to head and tail portions. Overall,
the findings indicate that Pangasius fillets possess distinct nutritional
characteristics depending on anatomical location and the results support the
need for suitable pre-processing or fat-reduction strategies to improve lipid
quality while retaining high protein and mineral content.
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How to cite this article:
S Dhariniswara, AU Pagarkar, A Mugunthan, A Sudharshan, B Hemavarshini, J Tharunika Sri "Nutritional characterization of Pangasius (<i>Pangasianodon hypophthalmus</i>) fillets: Proximate composition, fatty acid profile and mineral content". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 1-7
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