Proximate composition and mineral and fatty acid profles of male and female jinga shrimps (Metapenaeus afnis, H. Milne Edwards, 1837)

Abstract

The jinga shrimp ( Metapenaeus afnis, H. Milne Edwards, 1837) is a commercially valuable alien decapod and a seafoodproduct that is highly popular at seafood restaurants in İzmir (Turkey). The chemical, mineral, and fatty acid compositions of male andfemale jinga shrimps harvested in the Mediterranean Sea were determined for the frst time. The compositions of both sexes confrmedthat the jinga shrimp is a healthy food source due to its balance of nutrients, with efcient levels of protein and mineral contents. In fattyacid composition, the saturated fatty acid fraction was dominant, followed by polyunsaturated fatty acid and monounsaturated fattyacid. The atherogenic and thrombogenic index values were found to be higher in the jinga shrimp compared to other food sources, suchas lamb, pork, or chicken.