Affiliation:
1. Trakia University, Faculty of Veterinary medicine, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
2. Trakia University, Faculty of Agriculture, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Abstract
Problem statement: Only limited information exists on nutrients in salmonoids
meat in Bulgaria, which may to be different and vary to a greater extent than
the nutrient composition of other fish items. The present paper is aimed to
determine the proximate composition, macro and trace elements of Atlantic
salmon`s meat. These data could be helpful in judging the value of nutrient
composition data as a base for dietary recommendations. Organisms: 12 species
of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Approach: The aim of this study was to
determine the proximate composition and levels of iron, potassium, sodium,
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium and zinc in Atlantic salmon
cultivated for the first time in Bulgaria. The content of protein, fat and
ash and concentrations of iron, potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, copper, selenium and zinc were determined by automatic systems and
electro thermal atomic absorption spectrometry (ETAAS) after microwave
digestion. Mean values and their respective coefficients of variation were
calculated from the measured concentrations. Conclusion: In order to provide
an accurate overview and to be able to calculate reliable dietary intakes, it
is important to know the fish composition data.
Publisher
National Library of Serbia