| Main ref. | |
| Country | |
| Locality | Gulf of Mexico, in June |
| Remark |
The meat of boiled fish is white, soft, juicy, and tasty with a mild flavor. This fish is recommended for canning as `sardines in oil' and for various types of preserves. |
| Weight proportions | |
| Chemical composition | |
Body parts |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Ash % |
Whole fish |
- | - | - | - |
Meat/Fillet |
74.4 | 21.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
Liver |
- | - | - | - |
Roe |
- | - | - | - |
Viscera |
- | - | - | - |
Head/bone/fins |
- | - | - | - |
Waste/offal |
- | - | - | - |
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