| Main ref. | |
| Country | |
| Locality | Atlantic coast of America from New Scotland to Brazil |
| Remark |
Smoked products should be prepared from this menhaden. |
| Weight proportions | |
| Chemical composition | |
Body parts |
Moisture % |
Protein % |
Fat % |
Ash % |
Whole fish |
- | - | - | - |
Meat/Fillet |
59.7 - 75 | 16.8 - 19 | 5 - 21 | 1.3 - 1.4 |
Liver |
- | - | - | - |
Roe |
- | - | - | - |
Viscera |
54.1 | 9.9 | 31.3 | 3.4 |
Head/bone/fins |
- | - | - | - |
Waste/offal |
- | - | - | - |
Comment |