The silver pomfret or white pomfret (Pampus argenteus) is a
species of butterfish that lives in coastal waters off the Middle East, South
Asia, and Southeast Asia. The species now also occurs in the Mediterranean,
having colonized it as part of Lessepsian migration through the Suez Canal.[1]
Fish of this family are characterized by their flat bodies, forked tail fins,
and long pectoral fins.
Silver pomfrets are usually silver/white in color, with few
small scales. They can grow up to a range of 4–6 kg (8–13 lb). However, due to
overfishing, specimens weighing less than 1 kg (2 lb) are more commonly seen.
Pomfret fishe belongs to the family Bramidae. Broadly
Pomfret fishes are classified in three categories.
Chinese Pomfret
Black Pomfret
Avoli fishes are rich source of essential fatty acids
(omega-3 fatty acids)and minerals. Nutritionist advice fishes in diet mainly
for pregnant women. Pomfret fishes are high in fat content, provides calcium,
vitamins A and D, and BÂvitamins, including Vitamin B12. Increased Vitamin B12
makes it important for the nervous system. It also contains good amount of
iodine, critical for the thyroid gland. Thus Pomfret is good for eyesight and
healthy hair and skin.
Health Benefits
- It helps in maintaining cardiovascular health
- plays important role in regulation of blood clotting
- important for prenatal and postnatal neurological development
- reduce tissue inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
- beneficial role in cardiac arrhythmia reducing depression in older people
Nutritional Facts
(100g)
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | 84 kcal |
| 353 kj | |
| Fat | 1.22g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.302g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.236g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.399g |
| Carbohydrates | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g |
| Fibre | 0g |
| Protein | 17.21g |
| Sodium | 68mg |
| Cholesterol | 62mg |
| Potassium | 348mg |
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