Allergen and Selenium Content in Lutjanus Campechanus and Peneaus Vannaimei

Abstract

Seafood is rich in primary protein source. However, seafood allergen causes health problem which affects the quality of life and may even threaten lives. Seafood comprises of fish and shellfish, whereas major allergen of fish is parvalbumin and for shellfish is tropomyosin. Prawn and crab are the major causes of anaphylaxis in both children and adults. Lutjanus campechanus and Peneaus vannaimei was analyzed by RT-PCR method to detect allergen content. Selenium is the one of trace elements which is necessary for proper functioning of human body and it contains both nutritional and toxicology interest. Selenium content in Lutjanus campechanus and Peneaus vannaimei were determined by AOAC method (Association of official Analytical Chemists). Peneaus vannaimei (126.32 mg/kg) contains more selenium content level compare to Lutjanus campechanus (85.32 mg/kg). The nutritional bioavailability of selenium in seafood depends on the fish and shellfish species and/or place where they are produced.