Proximate Analysis of Thunnus alalunga
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
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 Locality
 Not specified, chem. comp. of abdominal part
 Remark
 The boiled light colored meat of the albacore is white, soft and tasty. Canned products in oil, natural canned products, smoked products and culinary preparations should be made from this meat. The dark colored meat should be used for fish meal.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
64.8
19
7.2
1.1
 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
 Data pertains to the abdominal part.
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