Separate proximate analyses of the flesh and skin of three freshly-caught ling cod (Ophiodon elongatus) from the east coast of Vancouver island are reported. Average percentages of protein in the flesh and skin were 18.1 and 26.9 (moist) or 87.0 and 88.5 (dry); ash, 1.2 and 2.5 (moist); fat, negligible; Calories per 100 g. (moist), 81 and 117.

Ling cod's flesh and skin have high protein content (18.1% and 26.9% moist, respectively) and low fat, making it a nutritious marine product.

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The nutritive value of marine products. 10. Proximate analysis of ling cod.

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