Fishing is one of the main food sectors in the Amazon, with a focus on researching
market viability and economic acceptance. The catfish pirarara (Phractocephalus
hemioliopterus) was chosen, studied, and subjected to sensory testing, as well as
methodological analysis of the fish's physical, chemical, and nutritional aspects.
pirarara is commonly found in the Amazon fish market, but due to regional prejudice
against most catfish species, it is not widely distributed. The development of pirarara
preserves aims to add value to the fish, as it is a protein-rich product with low fat
content and excellent levels of certain vitamins. It holds significance in the Amazon
market as a local product and represents a considerable-sized fish for trade, where
research assists in the viability of underutilized siluriform fishes. The preservation of
pirarara and other siluriform fishes can facilitate access to these proteins in regions
far from major urban centers. Research and the development of new products based
on Amazonian fish, such as pirarara preserves, have the potential to boost the
regional economy, valorizing the natural resources of the Amazon and promoting
socio-environmental sustainability. These initiatives represent business opportunities
and contribute to the preservation of the region's aquatic ecosystems.
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