Abstract / Excerpt:

The sea cucumber species Stichopus chloronutus grown in BFAR-XI Marine Sanctuary in Barangay Bato, Sto. Cruz, Davao del Sur, was studied with respect to its moisture, ash, crude fat and crude protein composition, and macro and micro nutrient contents. The main purpose of the study was to provide a nutrient profile of S. chloronotus, which could be utilized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in its effort to promote a stable sea cucumber industry in the Philippines.

The study showed that S. chloronotus grown in this area contains significant amounts of moisture, ash, fat, protein, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Full Text

The sea cucumber species Stichopus chloronutus grown in BFAR-XI Marine Sanctuary in Barangay Bato, Sto. Cruz, Davao del Sur, was studied with respect to its moisture, ash, crude fat and crude protein composition, and macro and micro nutrient contents. The main purpose of the study was to provide a nutrient profile of S. chloronotus, which could be utilized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in its effort to promote a stable sea cucumber industry in the Philippines.

The study showed that S. chloronotus grown in this area contains significant amounts of moisture, ash, fat, protein, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.

Info

Source Journal	Agham Mindanao
Journal Volume	Agham Mindanao Vol. 3
Authors	Krizelle C. Pasig, Joval C. Afalla, Luzviminda U. Rivero, Lourdes R. Simpol
Page Count	6
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	January 1, 2006
Tags

Preview