respectively while the energy value was 70.15±
was 5.94±0.03 J/100g and vitamin C content was 2.3 x 10 3±4 x 10 4 mg/ml. The changes in moisture, lipids, energy value and vitamin A contents were found to be significant (P < 0.05) for the two drying methods. Protein, ash, fibre, carbohydrate, vitamin C, potassium and phosphorus contents showed no significant differences (P < 0.05) for the two drying methods studied. The results indicate that drying methods have effects on the nutritional properties of tilapia fish. Electric oven drying is recommended for healthy eating if reduced lipids content and increased vitamin A content are desired and also for longer shelf-life of dried fish.