NOVELTY

1) ABOUT NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF STINGRAY

Below is the table indicate the nutritional value of stingray as the major
ingredient in making our stingray Pojarsky with salsa filling.

per 100g of raw product

Kilojoules Na
Cholesterol 47mg= 0.47g
Sodium Na= none=0g
Total fat (oil) 0.7g
Saturated fat 32% of total fat=0.32*0.7=0.224g
Monounsaturated fat 20% of total fat=0.2*0.7=0.14g
Polyunsaturated fat 48% of total fat=0.48*0.7=0.336g
Omega-3, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) 30mg=0.3g
Omega-3, DHA (Decosahexaenoic acid) 19mg=0.19g
Omega-6, AA (Arachidonic acid) 103mg=0.103g

There are three major types of omega 3 fatty acids that are ingested in
foods and used by the body: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Extensive research indicates that
omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and help prevent risk factors associated
with chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. These
essential fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain and appear to be
particularly important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and
behavioral function. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and most
omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. An inappropriate balance of
these essential fatty acids contributes to the development of disease while a
proper balance helps maintain and even improve health. A healthy diet should
consist of roughly 2 - 4 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.
Several clinical studies suggest that diets or supplements rich in omega-3 fatty
acids lower blood pressure significantly in individuals with hypertension. another
potential source of omega-3 fatty acids, has been reported to reduce joint

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stiffness and pain, increase grip strength, and enhance walking pace in a small
group of people with osteoarthritis. In some participants, symptoms worsened
before they improved.

Besides, Omega-6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids (EFAs),
which means that they are essential to human health but cannot be made in the
body. For this reason, they must be obtained from food. Omega-3 fatty acids are
another important group of essential fatty acids. Together, omega-3 and omega-
6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and
development. EFAs belong to the class of fatty acids called polyunsaturated fatty
acids (PUFAs). They are generally necessary for stimulating skin and hair
growth, maintaining bone health, regulating metabolism, and maintaining
reproductive capability.

In the simple explainations, these 2 fatty acid are essential for:

Reduce high cholesterol problem

Heart disease

Diabetis

Arthrities

Osteopherosis

Prevent implementation

Prevent Depression

Schizopenia

Hyperactivity disorder among children because of low level of DHA and EPA

Prevent breast and prostate cancer

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PROBLEMS & SOLUTION

Problems
Bitterness flavour in the skin of the
stingrays
Difficult to peel the skin off
The unpleasant smell of stingray’s
Solutions
Leave the fish overnight with honey
Rub the fish with flour and ‘asam jawa’
Use ginger to reduce the smell

Footnote:

We used all part of the fish including the skin and the bone to make its sauce.

USEFULNESS

Suitable for person with high blood pressure and high cholesterol .

Suitable for the whole family and all level of ages.

commercialization

This product can be commercialize and have its own potential to gain customer
interest and priority for Asian people. It also suitable as good dietary intake for
Mediterranean European and international community.