Sardine Fish in Malayalam with Images – Mathi (മത്തി)

Sardine Fish in Malayalam with Images – Mathi (മത്തി)

Sardine fish is basically a common name used for a group of small oily forage fish in the herring family Clupeidae. The name "sardine" may come from the Mediterranean island of Sardina during the 15th century where abundant sardines were found.

Sardines are caught with various modifications of encircling nets on large scale normally. Sardines have very high commercial values as they are used as bait, for immediate consumptions as food, for drying, salting, or smoking. It is also used as a reduction catalyst in fish meals during the preparation of fish oil.

As sardines are low in the food chain, also called prey fish which are survived by eating zooplankton, animal plankton, and congregate, are very low in contaminants such as mercury which makes it healthy seafood for human beings.

Sardine Fish in Malayalam

Sardine Fish in Malayalam is called “Mathi fish” or “Chaala fish". Sardines fish are also called pilchard, a group of small, oily forage fish of the Clupeidae family.

Mathi fish in English is called Sardine fish. In Kerala, most people used to call sardine fish as mathi matsyam (മത്തി മത്സ്യം).

Sardine Fish Photos

Sardine fish in malayalam

Sardine fish in malayalam

Sardine fish in malayalam

Sardine fish in malayalam

Nutritional Values of Sardines Fish

Sardines fish are considered as one of the healthiest seafood as they are low in the food chain, the contaminants (mercury) are very low compared to other kinds of seafood.

Like other seafood, sardines are also a natural source of marine fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6). They are high in some major minerals like phosphorus, calcium, sodium, potassium, iron, and selenium.

Sardine fish is a good source of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin D. They are high in protein and low in cholesterol, fats, and carbs like salmon fish.

Now it's time for the approximate value of nutrients found in sardines. This is the values are for five serving of healthy sardines:

  • Calories: 120
  • Fat: 7 gm
  • Sodium: 185 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 0 gm
  • Fiber: 0 gm
  • Proteins: 15 gm
  • Sugars: 0 gm
  • Potassium: 230 mg
  • Phosphorus: 360 mg

Sardine Fish Benefits in Tamil

Improves Heart and Vision Health

As we know, sardine fish contains omega-3 fatty acids which contain both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These are the major constituents of preventing heart-related diseases.

It helps in lowering blood pressure levels in arteries by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. It also helps in supplying pure blood to different parts of the heart so that heart can work properly without any intervention.

The omega-3s also reduce the risk of many eyes diseases like dry eye and macular degeneration. Several studies have shown it basically helps in strengthening the cornea which directly improves vision health.

Supports Weight Loss Process

Most of seafoods are generally high in protein and low in carbs and fats which is a major requirement of weight loss. By including sardines in your regular diet plan, it helps you to lose weight quickly and also helps in creating a calorie deficit.

Supports Nervous System

As sardines are a good source of omega 3, vitamin B12, and vitamin D which are related to the nervous system. Especially, DHA is found in omega-3s, it improves memory, reduces stress, improves learning abilities, and boosts more oxygenated blood into the brain.

By regular eating sardines once a week reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease which is a process of losing brain cells.

Increases Immunity Power

Sardine fish is mineral high fish that includes some major minerals like zinc, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and potassium. These minerals are responsible for increasing immune power by converting food into energy. In simple word, mineral increases metabolic rate and produces more energy.

Conclusion 

Sardine fish in Malayalam is called mathi fish. As we know sardine fish is a small-sized fish that represents a group of fish, collectively called chaala fish i.e., sardines.

Sardines are very dense in nutrients which include omega-3s, B12, vitamin D, protein, and many minerals. All these nutrients are very much useful for a healthy life as they are responsible for improving heart, brain, and vision health.

Checkout: List of More Fish Names in Malayalam.

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