Abstract
The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is the main species of carp being cultured in mid and southern Iraq. The consumer believes that the farmed fish is less nutritious than the wild fish, which affects its market value. The current study was designed to investigate the nutritional value of the common carp cultivated in the Basrah province based on the fatty and amino acid profile. Fatty acids were determined by Gas chromatography (GC), while an Amino Acid Analyzer was used for the determination of amino acids. The results revealed that the tested fish is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (especially essential omega-3 fatty acids), including α-linolenic acid (14.08±3.92%), docosahexaenoic acids (7.98 ±2.82 %), and eicosapentaenoic acid (2.81 ±0.34 %). Seven essential amino acids which are significant for the human body and the other ten non-essential amino acids were identified in the samples tested. Thus, it was established that the nutritional value of the farmed Cyprinus carpio is not less than the wild fish of the same species or family.
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