Elkebir, M.V.O., Y. Siau, J. Miralles and S. Arabi, 1995

 Mauritania

 Nouakchott to Cape Timiris

 In artisanal processing which involves sun-drying, one kg of fresh flesh gives an average of 300 g of finished product. Fins suffer a minor water loss, drying decreases their weight by 50 to 60% (Ref. 12256).