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Tilapia fish belong to the family of cichlids. They prefer a habitat with water temperatures of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Lower temperatures cause problems such as slow growth or at worst death. Tilapia are pure herbivores. They weigh up to six kilograms and can reach a length of half a metre.
The body shape of tilapia varies according to its type and habitat. For instance, those living in the Nile are slightly disc-shaped and have a brown-grey colouring with dark transverse rings. Their dorsal fin is continuous and a particular characteristic are the well-formed pectoral and anal fins. In contrast to the Nile tilapia, the Mozambique tilapia has a lighter coloured body and dark stripes. It has two merged dorsal fins. Since the different species actively interbreed, there are now many forms of this fish. The tilapia reaches sexual maturity after only half a year. Females lay about 1,500 eggs per kilogram of their own body weight. These are deposited in nests built by the male. Unlike many other fish species tilapia larvae are very resilient immediately after hatching.
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Nutrient content |
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Nutrient content
100 g Tilapia (edible parts)
Energy:
484 kilojoules
Basic composition:
Water 79.5 %
Protein 19.5 %
Fat 1 g
Fatty acids:
Omega-3-fatty acids 0.9 g
Cholesterol:
55 mg
Minerals:
Sodium 37 mg
Potassium 363 mg
Calcium 6 mg
Trace elements:
Iron 0.5 mg
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Occurrence |
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Occurrence
Tilapia have their main habitat in tropical and subtropical waters, particularly Africa, Madagascar, Asia and South America. In the meantime, farmed stock is much larger than the natural population. In aquacultures, the animals are bred on a large scale, both in fresh and salt water. The largest imports for the German market come from China and Taiwan.
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Economy |
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Economy
Tilapia are now relatively well-known on the German and European markets. Fish experts believe that this type of fish will become even more important in the future. The fish tastes exquisite, but this may not be the only reason for its forecasted importance. It may be a result of the tremendous resilience of the tilapia, making it an ideal breeding fish. In America it is already ranked highly on the popularity scale.
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Taste |
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Taste
The meat of the tilapia has a very refined taste. It is sweet and very tender.
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Tips |
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Tips
Due to the sweet taste of tilapia, it is particularly suitable for exotic dishes.
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Season |
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Season
Since tilapia stocks on the fish market mainly come from breeding farms, it is available all year round.
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