Fish Products and Byproducts Technology

Unit 7 - Fish protein concentrate

7.1. Fish protein concentrate
Fish protein concentrate is any stable fish preparation, intended for human consumption, in which the protein is more concentrated than in the original fish.

What are all the advantages of preparation of fish protein concentrate?

• High nutritive value
• Low caloric content and
• Can be prepared from whole, edible-grade fish
• If used as dietary supplements, would alleviate the malnutrition condition in an economically viable way on a worldwide scale.