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Nutritive and sensory value assessment of smoked dried catfishes from two indigenous markets in Benue state, Nigeria
Ruhuna Journal of Science 13(2): 141–149 · 2022
https://doi.org/10.4038/rjs.v13i2.121
Abstract
Nutritional assessment of processed fish is needed to ensure that such products sold in the local communities are safe for human consumption. Present study aimed at evaluating the nutritional quality of selected catfishes, namely, Clarias gariepinus, Heterobranchus spp and Synodontis spp from Abinsi and Wadata fish markets in Benue State, Nigeria. Samples of smoked catfish each weighing approximately 500 g were sourced from Abinsi and Wadata fish markets, and packaged using foil paper and polythene bags. The smoked fish samples were analysed to determine organoleptic qualities, proximate and mineral composition. The results of the study revealed a significant (p
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