This phenomenon might be because of the
low magnitudes and the low solubility of Gua.6,21
The total purine content of tilapia mince
was 36.22 ± 1.92 mmole/g dry basis, equal to
111.6 ± 1.0 mg/100 g, which was classified to the
high purine content food.1
Total purine content
decreased during washing at a much faster rate
than grinding and cooking. The released amount