NUTRITIONAL VALUE

This study determined the effects of culture facilities; (Earthen pond, Concrete tank, and Tarpaulin tank) on the nutritional value and organoleptic properties of Clarias gariepinus in Benin Metropolis. Thirty catfish samples (Ten samples from each culture facility) of average weight of 500g obtained from a reputable farm in Benin city were euthanized, eviscerated, degutted, and thoroughly washed under running water. The samples from the earthen pond, concrete tank, and tarpaulin were tagged sample A, B, and C respectively. The proximate analysis of the fresh and smoked-dried samples was done according to standard methods. Organoleptic assessment was done by trained panelists. The result reveals that C. gariepinus raised in the concrete tank had the best general acceptability in terms of appearance, texture, aroma and taste, although, there was no significant difference (P

The result for proximate analysis on Semolina (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum) showed carbohydrates 76.31±0.51, crude fibre 2.43±0.10, Ash 1.86±0.43, crude fat 1.14±0.05, protein 9.14±0.22 and moisture 9.11±0.07. From the results Semolina has high carbohydrates content and the low value of moisture content indicates the longer shelf life. The results of the mineral content showed the presence of calcium 5.57±0.25, magnesium 0.94±0.27, potassium 116.57±3.96, copper 0.02±0.01, zinc 0.97±0.05 and iron 0.87±0.21 in the sample.