An analysis of the nutritive composition and the contents of amino acids in muscle of Epinephelus lanceol

The nutritive composition and the contents of amino acids in muscle of Epinephelus lanceol were analyzed with routine methods, and its nutritive value was evaluated as well. The results showed that the contents of crude protein, crude fat, moisture and crude ash of the fresh muscles were 19.5%, 7.69%, 70.5%, 1.01%, respectively. The composition of amino acids of muscle was found to contain 18 common amino acids, and the content of 8 essential amino acids was 43.43%. It indicated that E. lanceol is a kind of fish with high protein, abundant amino acids, good edibility value and nutritive value.