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Pomfret fishe belongs to the family Bramidae. Broadly Pomfret fishes are classified in three categories.

Silver Pomfret
Chinese Pomfret
Black Pomfret
Besides fish market, consumer can order fishes through online portals too. (such as freshfishindia.com)

Fish Nutrition
As you know, 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 B­vitamins, 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.

100 gms of Pomfret Fish Contains

Black White
Energy (kcal) 111 87
Protein (gm) 20.3 17
Fats (gm) 2.6 1.3
Carbohydrates (gm) 1.5 1.8
Calcium (mg) 286 200
Phosphorus (mg) 306 290
Iron (mg) 2.3 0.9

Health Benefits of Eating Pomfret Fishes

– 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

One study shows low risk of oral and digestive track cancer in fish eating peoples than non- fish eating individuals. Fish oil helps in building immune system and blocking breast cancer.

Another study found that fish eater’s shows lower risk of heart disease or cardiovascular diseases than those who ate less fish in their diet. These health benefits are mainly due to its Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid contents in Pomfret. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids plays important role in maintaining good health.

Research showed, decreased tumor growth in people due to fatty acids in sea foods.

Pomfret fishes are available through online market. http://www.fishmart.co.in/products.html

Fish Mart is a brand in wholesale sea food trading business which is involved in supply of bulk sea food to hotels and caterers for more than a decade in Karnataka.