Effect of smoking on the iodine content of some Ghanaian sea fish

E Asibey-Berko, P Lokko, G Nerquaye-Tetteh

Abstract


The iodine content of some smoked Ghanaian sea fish has been examined to recommend rich dietary sources of iodine to the public. Fresh fish samples were analysed for moisture and iodine. Samples of the same species (Kankama-Sardinella auritus, Mmornkor-Penaeusnotialis, Boboe-Brachydeuterus auritus, Saman-Scomber japonicus, Antele-Chloroscombus chrysurus, and Antebo-Sardinella eba) from the same catch were then smoked and analysed for moisture and iodine. In all, except Kankama, significant losses of iodine (P

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Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science.   ISSN: 0855-0042