PROXIMATE AND MINERAL-COMPOSITION OF DRIED SALTED ROES OF HAKE (MERLUCCIUS-MERLUCCIUS, L.) AND LING (MOLVA-MOLVA, L.)

Proximate analyses and mineral composition of dried salted roes of hak e (Merluccius merluccius) and line (Molva molva) were determined. Both roes contained a significant amount of protein (39.1 and 43.6%, respe ctively) and lipid (14.13 and 14.80, respectively) because of their ph ysiological role as reserves. Because this product is a typical food o f one particular area, no specific data have been found in the literat ure about proximate and mineral compositions. Only trace elements (Fe, Cu and Zn) and macronutrients (crude protein and carbohydrates) varie d with the type of roe. The most important minerals were Fe, Zn, K and Na. However, Na content was very high, and for this reason dried salt ed roe cannot be recommended for people who require dietetic control o f blood pressure. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.