3.3.4. HH
In this study, the hypocholesterolaemic/hypercholesterolaemic
fatty acid ratio (HH) was 3.59 in raw kutum roach. In other studies,
the ratio of HH ranged from 0.25 to 3.23 for some other species
(Filho, Ramos, Hiane, & Souza, 2010; Testi et al., 2006). Higher
amounts of HH ratio are desirable. Considering the specific effects
of fatty acids on cholesterol metabolism indicates that Iranian kutum
roach as a high nutritional value. Baking had no significant effect
on the HH ratio, while boiling and microwave cooking
decreased and frying increased it significantly (P < 0.05).