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Tinker Mackerel or Herring
January 2004
Test results from current fish stocks (Table 1) show that the "Tinker Mackerel" is a viable replacement for herring and the stable supply provides for a much lower cost.
Caught in Southern California, "Tinker" is the nickname for small Pacific Mackerel with a weight of 100 grams. The low fat content keeps filtration systems from getting fouled with oily residues while at the same time providing a high level of protein and calories in comparison to the herring and sardines. The small "Tinker" also has a low level of ash for better digestibility.
Table 1
Test
Description
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Herring
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Sardine
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Mackerel
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Fat
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5.49
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10.55
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3.79
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Moisture
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72.71
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67.71
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73.02
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Protein
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18.2
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20.15
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21.08
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Ash
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2.42
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2.03
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1.81
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Carbohydrates
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1.18
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0
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0.3
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Calories
per 100g
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127
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176
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181
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Herring: |
Pacific Herring
SIZE:
5-7 Inches |
Sardine: |
Pacific
Sardine (Sardinops sagax)
SIZE:
80-100 grams each fish |
Mackerel: |
Pacific
Tinker Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
SIZE:
90-110 grams each fish |
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