Study on Mineral Composition of Mud Crab Scylla serrata

VijayaLakshmi D

doi:10.37022/jis.v5i4.49

D. VijayaLakshmi Department of Microbiology, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa-516005, A.P., India.

DOI https://doi.org/10.37022/jis.v5i4.49

Abstract

In the present investigation the macro and microelements composition was studied in commercially important edible crab Scylla serrata. The percentage proportion of various minerals in both the species as follows. Calcium contributes the highest percentage (34.20 mg/100g) than remaining minerals. Sodium values ranged from 23.99 mg/100g to 26.85 mg/100g. Potassium values ranged from 19.39 mg/100g to 29.54 mg/100g. Phosphorus values ranged from 24.99 mg/100g to 25.84 mg/100g. Iron values ranged from 2.44 mg/100g to 3.69 mg/100g. Copper values ranged from 0.61 mg/100g to 0.89 mg/100g. Zinc values ranged from 8.9 mg/100g to 9.2 mg/100g. Out of seven minerals studied in the present study, the highest percentage of Calcium, sodium, potassium, iron and zinc were observed in male crabs, whereas the percentage of phosphorus and copper was highest in female crabs.

Keywords: Scylla serrata, minerals, muscle tissues

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