Cuttlefish as a type of Cephalopoda, as other Cephalopods are thought to also have a large nutritional component. Cuttlefish (Sepia sp) Is a type of cephalopod that is well known and popular with the community. There are approximately 100 cuttlefish species in the world. The proximate, nutrient and mineral analyses were conducted on the head and mantle of cuttlefish (Sepia sp). Proximate analysis showed of cuttlefish bone contained 13,16±0,10 -13,51±0,68% protein, 0,69±0,14% - 0,89±0,14 % ash, 0,77±0,00% - 0,79±0,00% fat, 83,65±0,43% - 84,06±0,08% water and 1,12±0,33% - 1,36±0,97% carbohydrate. Amino acid analysis revealed cuttlefish contained essential and nonessential amino acid with arginine (0.97%) and glutamate (0.81%) was the highest in the head, respectively, while lysine (0.7%) and glutamate (0.7%) was the highest in the mantle, respectively. Lipid of cuttlefish contained high Percentage of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) with a high content of DHA (17.5–20.5%). The C16:0 and C18:0 were the most abundant saturated fatty acid in the head and mantle. Mineral analysis showed high contents of sodium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium, with sodium content being the highest (1532.7-1610.4 mg/kg). Zinc and copper were the dominant trace minerals in both portions. This study showed that cuttle?sh contain essential nutrients for human good health with high in protein and mineral content. Proximate analysis, nutrition and minerals were carried out on cuttlefish shells (Sepia sp). Amino acid analysis revealed that cuttlefish contained essential and nonessential amino acids with arginine (0.97%) and glutamate (0.81%) each highest in the head, while lysine (0.65%) and glutamate (0.7% ) is the highest in the mantle. each. Cuttlefish lipids contain a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) with high DHA content (17.5-20.5%). C16: 0 and C18: 0 are the most saturated fatty acids in the head and coat. Mineral analysis shows high content of sodium, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium, with the highest sodium content (1532,7-1610,4 mg / kg). Zinc and copper are the dominant trace minerals in both parts. This study shows that cuttlefish contain important nutrients for human health with high protein and mineral content.
Proximate, Amino Acid, Fatty Acid, Vitamins and Mineral analysis of Catfish, Arius maculatus and Plotosuslineatus from Parangipettai South East Coast ofIndia
