Proximate Analysis of Chelon saliens
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
 Country
 
 Locality
 Not specified
 Remark
 The roes is considered the best part of this fish and this is used for a salted and dried product called botargo in Mediterranean countries. Meat, with numerous small bones, often tastes muddy. Contains 98 kcal in 100 g edible weight.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
76.4
20.1
2
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 Liver
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 Roe
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 Viscera
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 Based on 100 g edible weight.
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