The fatty acid composition of farmed Tra catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) was determined and compared to farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo solar) and to wild-caught Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer). Saturated fatty acids (SFA) were most abundant in catfish (42.6%) while salmon (37.2%) and seabass (39.0%) were rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Tra catfish contains Docosahexaenoic acid (DH...

Off-flavour taint of aquaculture products is a global issue reducing consumer confidence in the farmed produce as they are taken up via the gills of fish, and deposited in the lipids of the animal. If the fish are not purged, resulting undesirable muddy earthy flavour taint can be tasted by consumers. These undesirable flavour and odour is caused by the terpenoid compounds namely geosmin and 2-...

Abstract The Mahakam Delta is a large mangrove ecosystem in East Kalimantan with precious and massive species. Because of the conversion to shrimp aquaculture, has been devastated. This study looks at pond management Salo Palai, Muara Badak, Kutai Kartanegara, Kalimantan, using traditional polyculture concept increase productivity. current condition was decreased water quality, substrate infert...