Comparative Assessment of Micronutrient Profiles in Prawns Sold in Mumbai Markets

Abstract

Prawns are a highly demanded seafood commodity both in domestic and international markets due to their nutritional value and unique taste.  Biochemical composition of whole muscle tissue of prawn belonging to five species of Penaeid Prawns, viz. Penaeus monodon, Penaeus semisulcatus, Fenneropenaeus Indicus, Metapenaeus Monocerus, Penaeus Indicus. Inhabiting the coastal waters of Mumbai, was estimated in relation to the degree of maturity. Protein was the significantly dominant component in all the species regardless of maturity conditions, while carbohydrate was present in negligible quantity (Cynthai Sass, MPH, RD). Variation in the composition of different components did not exhibit any regular pattern, even between the different component maturity stages of individual species.  Studies on the biochemical composition are particularly important for the success of nutritional values in different species of prawn. Hence, the present study was undertaken to estimate and compare the major biochemical components of prawns of Penaeus monodon, Penaeus semisulcatus, Penaeus indicus, Metapenaeus monoceros, and Fenneropenaeus inhabiting the coastal waters of Mumbai, in relation to the maturity condition. This article reviews the available information on micro-molecules such as Amino Acid, Glucose, Fatty Acid, DNA and RNA and Data Analysis of the Prawns.