Journal of Environmental Biology

Comparative  organoleptic quality of Indian major carps
collected from pond and reservoir

Monika Gupta¹*, A.K.Upadhyay¹ and N.N. Pandey²

¹College of Fisheries, G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar- 263 145, India

   ² Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (ICAR), Bhimtal-263 136, India

*Corresponding Author email : monika_gupta22@yahoo.com

Publication Data

Paper received:

02 February 2012

Revised received:

08 May 2012

Re-revised received:

20 July 2012

Accepted:

07 August 2012

Abstract

An attempt was made to distinguish the possible organoleptic differences between the pond reared and wild fish species of reservoirs and correlate these with the physicochemical characteristics of water bodies. The texture was found to firmer in wild varieties of fishes than pond reared fish, with best in Catla catla followed by Labeo rohita and Cirrhinus mrigala. All the cultured fishes had lighter colour than wild fish species which were darker in appearance. Comparatively, higher dissolved oxygen and transparency levels with low temperature and alkalinity levels were found in reservoirs. Hydrobiologically, the efficient ecosystem of reservoir was responsible for stronger texture and dark colouration in wild fish species. The fishes from reservoir exhibit tendency to lead active and agile life, comparatively the fishes from ponds are docile. Reservoirs have the potential of enhanced quality fish production.

Key words

Organoleptic quality, Major carp, Physico-chemical characterstics, Reservoirs, Texture

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