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Did you Know : The National fish of India is Indian Mackerel and why you should eat it

A fish thats oily, strong flavored , rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, has Selenium which is great for your cardiovascular health - Indian MACKEREL is one of the tastiest and cheapest fish that you can find plentiful. Indian Mackerel is recognized as the national fish of India. Also called Long jawed mackerel, Striped Mackerel. Indian mackerel is distributed along coastal waters of the Indian Ocean and West Pacific

Scientific name : Rastrelliger Kanagurta
Size : 25cm(common) 35cm(Max)
Mackerel spoils quickly unless properly refrigerated. Its best eaten when fresh, which tastes real good. An important fish that is consumed worldwide but can lead to food poisoning , if it gets spoilt. Mainly used fresh but they are available as frozen, canned, dried salted and made into fish sauces.


Benefits of Indian Mackerel & Why YOU should consume it regularly

  • Low in mercury level (Less than 0.09 ppm)
  • It enchances eyesight. It prevents the damage done to the eyes because of diabetes
  • Its rich in Omega 3 (2626mg) and protein thus a lower risk of getting affected by depression
  • Contains Selenium which is great for your cardiovascular health
  • It lowers blood pressure and reduces Cholestrol
  • Planning to lose weight, go for it.
  • Lowers risk of diabetes as it also lowers visceral fat
  • Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids
  • Low in saturated fats
  • Prevents arthritis as it contains anti-inflammatory compounds
  • Its one of the very few natural sources containing vitamin D
  • It takes care of all your skin and hair care needs with sufficient amount of antioxidant properties, Omega 3 and Selenium.
  • There are many minerals in Mackerel thus improving Bone Mineral Density



When it is Harmful

  • It's a bony fish, with lots of tiny fine bones between the flesh. If you don't know how to eat such fishes , better avoid them.
  • When you are allergic to seafood .
  • Kidneys and liver disease patients should not eat the oily mackerel, it may aggravate.
  • You are suffering with the gastrointestinal tract, then best to avoid salty and fried fish.
  • When there is excess amounts of selenium in the body, avoid it

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Nutrient Value
Mercury level 0.09 ppm (Low)
Omega 3 2646 mg
Omega 6 219 mg
Protein 18.6 mg
Vitamin D 643IU
Calcium 12 mg
Sodium 90mg
Calories 205
Cholestrol 75 mg
Vitamin B12 8.7 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg



Common Names for Indian Mackerel :

Malayalam: Ayala, Aila, Ayila

Tamil: Ayilai , Kumla , Kannankeluthi, kanangeluthi, Kana Kayuthai, kanaam, keluthi aila,Kumla, Augalai, Ailai, Kanangeluthi

Kannada: Bangde,Banguda, Telbangade

Telugu: Kannangadatha,kanagarthalu

Gujarathi: Bangada , Malbari bhangda

Hindi :Bangadi

Marathi:Bangada

Oriya: Kangurta , Karan kita, Marua

Bengali: Khap khopi , Lajjabatti sating

Others Indian Names: Bangda, Bangdo (konkani), Bangade,बांगडो, ಬಾಂಗ್ಡೊ

Arabic: Basha, garfa,bagha, Khadhra, Karuga

Tagalog: Alumahan (long jaw) Hasa Hasa (short Bodied), Kabalyas, Bulau

Srmai,surmaya, bangra(Pakistan)

Sinhalese : Ailai,Karung kuluttan, Kumbala, Maha kara bolla

Malay : Kembung borek, Mabong, Pelaling

Hokkein : Maa Boong

Cantonese Maa Bonk

Indonesia : Pelaling

Afrikaans :Langkaak-makriel, Indiese makriel

Burmese : Nga-atpon, Nga-gongree

French : Maquereau des Indes, Makro dou

Japanese : Gurukuma, Saba

Portuguese : Cavala, Cavala-do-Indico

Spanish : Caballa de la India

Thai : Pla lung, Pla thu mong

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Common Name Local Names
Assamese Kingfish Sundaree,Rajah mas,Kadal, Sentori, lah boe
Angra Labeo Balakhashra, Jauria
Bata Labeo Bhangan, Bagee Bhangan, Bata Bhangan
Basa/ Pangasius/ Pangas catfish Kos Maas, Ponnga,Pangas, Aie, Banka jella, Choluvajella
River Catfish ( Batchwa vacha , Basa, Bacha, Bachawa, Baiki , Kangon , Tunti , Vacha)
Brahmaputra labeo Silgharia, Lasu, ghariarou
Big eye Ilisha Eelsha, Ilisha
Barred baril korang, bariala,bairali
Chaguni Pooteee Keintah, Pith kaita
Catla Bhakura, Bahu, Bandhekera, Bhokua, Bau-dhekera, Baahu , ভকু্ৱা মাছ
Chocolate Masheer, Katli Boka, bokar, boolooah, buka pethia, Katil
Clown knifefish Chital, Seetal, চিতল মাছ
Clown Featherback Thailand chital maas
Common carp scale carp
Copper masheer, Mosal masheer Lobura
Climbing Perch Kawoi maas, Kai , Kawai , Koi
Cotio Hafo, Hamfo, Herbaggi, Lauptithikhri
Cosuatis barb Puthi, Piithikhri
Dwarf barb/Pigmy barb Puthi, Pithikhri
Elongate glassy perchlet Chonda maas
Feather Back Kandulee, Kandla, Phaila, Kanduli maas
Freshwater Shark / Mully Catfish/ Wallago attu Borali, Boal (WB), Sareng (Manipur)
Jungha Masheer Jungha pithia, Jongapithia, Laopithia
Ganges river gizzard shad Karoti, Khoira, Karati, Koroti
Gangetic leaffish , Mottled nandus, Mud perch Aakori, Gedgedi, Bhetki, Khaloibhangi
Gangetic hairfin anchovy Phasa, Chalo , Salo , Phansa
Gora Chela Ghora Chelekona, gora chela
Grass carp Grass carp
Glass barb Puthi, Pithikhri
Golden barb Puthi, Pithikhri
Gunther's barb Seniputhi, Senipithikhri
Garfish freshwater Kokila maas
Garua bachcha Neria
Gaint River catfish Aor , Arii , Auri
Golden Masheer Jongapithia , Junga , Jungapithia
Hamiltons barila korang
Hilsa , Toli shad Ilish, Ilisha, ইলিছ মাছ
Indian butter-catfish Pabho , Pabo , Pahboh, Pava
Indian Ilisha (Hilsa melastoma) Sa lo, cha-lo
Indian Glass barb Gharbeki, Lauputhi, Laupithikhri
Indian longfin eel Nadarbami, Nadalbami, Nangdarbami
Indian River shad Karati, Chapila, Karoti, Khoira
Kalbasu / Black Rohu Katijora, Mali, Bach mass, Rougusum
Katli , Boka , Bokar , Boolooah , Katli , Pakiranga
Kalabans Silgharia, Goria, Rou, Nepura
Kuria labeo Kuriha, Gonya, Kurhi
Long-whiskered catfish Aari
Large razorbelly minnow Selkona, Chelekani, chela
Mrigal carp Mirika, Mirrgah, Mirga
Mola carplet, pale carplet, Indian carplet Moa, Maowa
Mullet / Khorsula Keshi maas
Murrel Gaint Xaal Maas
Nandina labeo Nandani, Nandanirou, Nandani
Olive barb Bhaka puthi, Mara puthi, Senipithikhri, Seni puthi, Mura puthi
One spot barb Puthi, Pithikhri
Pangusia labeo Lasu, Gharia, Silgharia
Pomfret Rup chonda
Reba Carp Lachim, Lassem, Bhangna
Rohu Rau, Rohiti , Rou , ৰৌ মাছ
Rice Paddy Eel Kuchia, Kharu
Rita Litha
Rosy barb Puthi, PithiKhri (bodo)
Snakehead Murrel Xol maas
Spotted snakehead Goroi maas
Green snakehead Goroi mach
Silver barb Java puthi, China Puthi,Pithikhri
Stedman barb Puthi
Swamp eel Kuchia, কুচিয়া মাছ
Swamp barb, Chola barb Puthi, Pithikhri
Silver hatchet chela lauputhi, chela, laupithikhri
Shalyni barb Puthi, Pithikhri
Silver carp Silver carp
Squarehead catfish / Indian Chaca Kurkuri, Chega
Stinging catfish Singee mach
Tor masheer, Red finned masheer Burapatra, Burapithia, Bhulu Rou, Laopithia, Pukkiranga, Pithia
Trout Ngaka
Ticto, Two spots barb Kanee Puthi, Pithikhri
Walking catfish Magur, মাগুৰ মাছ
Yellow masheer, Putitor masheer Jonga tora, Junga pithia, Pithia
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