Ken,
Try contacting the local zoo's in WA and OR. I used to know a processor in
Cowlitz and his main buyers were the local zoos and aquariums. I would be
surprised if they did not have the info.
Tom McLean
Ken Hilderbrand wrote:
> Does anyone have, or know where I can find, proximate analysis data for
> Eulachon, Oolichan, candlefish, (smelt) from the North Eastern Pacific
> (Thaleichthys pacificus). I am especially interested in fish from the
> Columbia River prior to spawning. These fish are typically eaten whole
> without evisceration after smoking or fried after gutting. I have some
> anecdotal reports of fat content of 15 to 20% by weight.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kenneth S. Hilderbrand Jr.
> Seafood Processing Specialist
> Sea Grant Extension Program
> Oregon State Univ. Marine Science Center
> 2030 Sth Marine Science Drive
> Newport, Oregon 97365-5296 USA
> phone: 541 867-0242
> fax: 541 867-0369
> email: <ken.hilderbrand@hmsc.orst.edu>
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