Extractives of Fish Muscle. 3. Amounts, Sectional Distribution, and Variations of Fat, Water-solubles, Protein and Moisture in Cod (<i>Gadus morhua</i> L.) Fillets

Abstract

The amounts, sectional distribution and some variations of fat, water-solubles, protein and water in cod fillets have been determined on denned, pre-rigor samples. It was found that the head-end of the fillet is the richest in protein. The middle section is the richest in water-solubles while the tail-end contains more fat and more water than any other part of the fillet. Only slight differences in the major components were detected between male and female specimens.