Comparative study of the nutritional composition of wild versus farmed yellowtail (Seriola lalandi)

Wild S. lalandi is widely consumed throughout its distribution range, while the aquaculture production of S. lalandi has increased considerably in recent years due to its ever increasing demand. Within South Africa and Namibia yellowtail has been identified as a good candidate species for the growing aquaculture sector; however the quality (sensory, nutritive, shelf life stability etc.) of cultured fish can vary and there is inadequate understanding in how well farmed yellowtail compares to its wild counterpart. Therefore this study, in part, fills this current knowledge gap, providing consumers and aquaculturists with enhanced scientific information and understanding.