Evaluation of Muscle Proximate Composition and Nutritional Value of Six Freshwater Fish Species

Fish is an economically viable source of animal protein that widely available even in rural areas, making it easily accessible protein. The aim the present study was to determine proximate composition and nutritional value 6 different freshwater species fishes: Orechromis nitoticus, Labeo rohita, Ompok bimaculatus, Notopterus chitala, Channa striata, Catla catla. conducted from March September 2022. Nutritional economic factors were taken into account selection fish types. According our findings, dry has high-protein content low-fat which can contribute greatly children's as well adult’s recommended intake. varies significantly depending on species, size, age fish, but understanding provide us with a general idea its profile. data been summarized could prove be beneficial for further studies how utilized effectively combat malnutrition issues India also shares insight values fresh water fishes Kalaburagi region.