Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan
Shrimp are widely recognized as a nutritious and flavorful food choice due to their tender and delicious meat. This study evaluated the nutritional composition of three economically important shrimp species: <i>Penaeus merguiensis</i>, <i>Penaeus monodon</i>, and <i>Pen...
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| author | Muhammad Bilal Bhatti Shahid Sherzada Sohail Ahmad Muhammad Asghar Qazi Amina Ayub Saeed Akram Khan Muhammad Javed Khan Iqra Rani Nimra Hussain Joanna Nowosad Dariusz Kucharczyk |
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| description | Shrimp are widely recognized as a nutritious and flavorful food choice due to their tender and delicious meat. This study evaluated the nutritional composition of three economically important shrimp species: <i>Penaeus merguiensis</i>, <i>Penaeus monodon</i>, and <i>Penaeus indicus</i>, collected from the coastal areas of Pakistan. All shrimp species were found to be high in protein and low in fat content. The ratio of essential amino acids (EAAs), non-essential amino acids (NEAAs), and total amino acids (TAAs) varied significantly (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05) among species, with <i>P. indicus</i> showing slightly higher values. Regarding fatty acid analysis, total saturated fatty acid content was found to be 35.04% in <i>P. merguiensis</i>, 52.43% in <i>P. monodon</i>, and 44.77% in <i>P. indicus</i>. Similarly, the polyunsaturated fatty acid content was found to be 26.24%, 26.77%, and 24.74%, in <i>P. merguiensis</i>, <i>P. monodon</i>, and <i>P. indicus</i>, respectively. Based on nutrient yield, <i>P. monodon</i> stands out as the most nutrient-dense species, followed by <i>P. indicus</i> and <i>P. merguiensis</i>. Overall, the present study suggests that all shrimp species can be used as a healthy choice of food and a good source of animal protein for human consumption. These findings provide valuable insights into the role of shrimp in promoting a healthy and balanced diet. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-482a0230e3014af780e802c0ddbca5d22025-01-24T13:37:04ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122025-01-0113115710.3390/jmse13010157Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in PakistanMuhammad Bilal Bhatti0Shahid Sherzada1Sohail Ahmad2Muhammad Asghar Qazi3Amina Ayub4Saeed Akram Khan5Muhammad Javed Khan6Iqra Rani7Nimra Hussain8Joanna Nowosad9Dariusz Kucharczyk10Department of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Biology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Sub-Campus, Okara 56300, PakistanDepartment of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Zoology, Government College University Lahore, Lahore 54000, PakistanDepartment of Biotechnology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, PakistanDepartment of Research and Development, Chemprof, 11-041 Olsztyn, PolandDepartment of Research and Development, Chemprof, 11-041 Olsztyn, PolandShrimp are widely recognized as a nutritious and flavorful food choice due to their tender and delicious meat. This study evaluated the nutritional composition of three economically important shrimp species: <i>Penaeus merguiensis</i>, <i>Penaeus monodon</i>, and <i>Penaeus indicus</i>, collected from the coastal areas of Pakistan. All shrimp species were found to be high in protein and low in fat content. The ratio of essential amino acids (EAAs), non-essential amino acids (NEAAs), and total amino acids (TAAs) varied significantly (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05) among species, with <i>P. indicus</i> showing slightly higher values. Regarding fatty acid analysis, total saturated fatty acid content was found to be 35.04% in <i>P. merguiensis</i>, 52.43% in <i>P. monodon</i>, and 44.77% in <i>P. indicus</i>. Similarly, the polyunsaturated fatty acid content was found to be 26.24%, 26.77%, and 24.74%, in <i>P. merguiensis</i>, <i>P. monodon</i>, and <i>P. indicus</i>, respectively. Based on nutrient yield, <i>P. monodon</i> stands out as the most nutrient-dense species, followed by <i>P. indicus</i> and <i>P. merguiensis</i>. Overall, the present study suggests that all shrimp species can be used as a healthy choice of food and a good source of animal protein for human consumption. These findings provide valuable insights into the role of shrimp in promoting a healthy and balanced diet.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/1/157amino acid analysisaquaculturefatty acid profilemineral compositionnutritional componentnutritional value |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Bilal Bhatti Shahid Sherzada Sohail Ahmad Muhammad Asghar Qazi Amina Ayub Saeed Akram Khan Muhammad Javed Khan Iqra Rani Nimra Hussain Joanna Nowosad Dariusz Kucharczyk Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan Journal of Marine Science and Engineering amino acid analysis aquaculture fatty acid profile mineral composition nutritional component nutritional value |
| title | Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan |
| title_full | Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan |
| title_fullStr | Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan |
| title_short | Comparative Nutritional Profiling of Economically Important Shrimp Species in Pakistan |
| title_sort | comparative nutritional profiling of economically important shrimp species in pakistan |
| topic | amino acid analysis aquaculture fatty acid profile mineral composition nutritional component nutritional value |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/1/157 |
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