Abstract:
Proximate composition of cultured and wild samples of catfish Clarias gariepinus were studied using standard methods. Five (5) samples each of table-sized cultured and wild C. gariepinus were used for determining proximate composition. The cultured C. gariepinus was higher than the wild sample (P<0.05) in crude protein, carbohydrate and energy, while crude fibre, fat, ash and moisture content was higher in the wild samples. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the carbohydrate content between wild and cultured C. gariepinus, however other proximate parameters showed significant variation (P<0.05) between cultured and wild C. gariepinus. The species is recommended as a good source of minerals. |
