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Chitol fish

Chitol fish is a freshwater fish used in South Asian fish curries and traditional fish preparations.

Chitol fish — illustrative ingredient image

About Chitol fish

Chitol fish is a freshwater fish used as food in South Asian cooking, especially in Bangladesh and nearby regional cuisines. It is used in fish curries and traditional preparations, where the flesh may be shaped into balls or cooked in pieces.

The fish has a firm texture that changes according to the cut and cooking method. Its flavour is mild and suitable for strongly seasoned gravies. Minced flesh can be shaped into balls, while cut pieces or fillets retain a more recognizable fish form during cooking.

Chitol is sold as whole fish, cut pieces, fillets, or minced flesh. Appearance ranges from a silvery whole fish to pale flesh after cutting or cooking. Regional English and Bengali transliterations vary, and exact identity should be checked against the market or product label.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Chitol fish

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Chitol fish nutrition & diet

Chitol fish nutritional value

Reference: Clown knifefish, without bones, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
96kcal
Protein
17.8g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
2.8g

Per 100 g edible portion. Shaheen et al., Food Composition Table for Bangladesh, University of Dhaka (2013), FAO repository. The energy cell reports (kcal) followed by kJ; these figures use kcal. Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate by difference. This reference describes the named food form, not every cultivar, brand or recipe.

Portions & preparation

Establish the exact fish species sold as chitol and whether the reference concerns raw fillet, cooked flesh, minced preparation, or a portion containing skin and bones. Curries and traditional preparations add oil, spices, vegetables, or starches. Yield and preparation should be matched rather than inferred from the common name alone.

Compare the right form: Match references to authenticated chitol fish species and the precise edible form, such as raw or cooked flesh, fillet, minced mixture, or bone-in portion.

Diet considerations

Once the species is confirmed, chitol is an animal-derived freshwater fish. Compatibility changes with curry bases, dairy, eggs, batter, flour, rice, or animal stock. Fried or coated preparations introduce different ingredients and carbohydrate patterns; the fish itself should not be used to characterize the complete dish.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
Seafood fits this pescatarian definition. Added meat-based stock or other ingredients would need checking separately.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Food Composition Table for Bangladesh (2013) — 09_0019 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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