Proximate composition of the surf clam Mactra violacea (Gmelin 1791)


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  • P Laxmilatha Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute West Hill P. O., Calicut-673 005, Kerala, India

Abstract

The surf clam Mactra violacea (Bivalvia: Mactridae) is a fairly large marine clam with high meat content. These clams are
found in the surf zone of exposed sandy beaches. The proximate composition of M. violacea was studied. Moisture, crude
protein, crude fat, acid insolubles and ash were estimated. The protein content of M. violacea was estimated as 11.9 %, fat
1 %, ash 3.2 % and moisture 80 %. The surf clam is a good source of protein and minerals and has low fat content. The
nutritive value is high and comparable to other shellfishes.

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Author Biography

  • P Laxmilatha, Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute West Hill P. O., Calicut-673 005, Kerala, India
    Calicut Research Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
    West Hill P. O., Calicut-673 005, Kerala, India

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Vol. 56 No. 2 (2009)

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Laxmilatha, P. (2011). Proximate composition of the surf clam Mactra violacea (Gmelin 1791). Indian Journal of Fisheries, 56(2), 147-150. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/6842