Biochemical investigations on edible molluscs of Kerala 1. A study on the nutritional value of some bivalves

Data on the biochemical constituents and food values of five commercially important edible bivalves of Kerala, Lamellidens corrianus, Corbicuta striatella, Mytilus edulis, Vellorita cohinensis and Ostrea cucullata have been presented. Physiological significance of the variations has been discussed. Present study reveals the bivalves meat compares favourably with the common food fishes with regard to their caloric value and hence would be an excellent and economic source of nutrition for our people.

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Main Authors: Suryanarayanan, H., Alexander, K.M.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1972
Subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Lamellidens corrianus, Corbicuta striatella, Mytilus edulis, Vellorita cohinensis, Ostrea cucullata, molluscs, bivalves, nutritive value, Kerala, India,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/33586
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