The spatial variation in the proximate composition of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Jammu and Kashmir.

This study analysed the proximate composition and TVB-N content of common carp collected from three locations in the Kashmir region: Dal Lake, Wular Lake, and the Jhelum River. Significant differences in proximate composition were observed (P ≤ 0.05). The moisture content of common carp from Dal, Wular, and Jhelum was 83.05%, 80.12%, and 80.69%, respectively. The protein content was recorded at 12.22% for Dal, 17.48% for Wular, and 16.24% for Jhelum. Fat content in common carp from these locations was 1.77%, 0.9%, and 0.38%, respectively. The ash content of the fish samples was 1.39% for Dal, 1.27% for Wular, and 1.22% for Jhelum. The TVB-N content was found at 4.56 mg N/100g for Dal, 8.48 mg N/100g for Wular, and 7.66 mg N/100g for Jhelum.