Fish protein concentrate

Ernst R. Pariser

Abstract: During the past twenty years, international attention has been focused on the kaleidoscopic fate of fish protein concentrate (FPC) as a panacea for the world's food crisis. However, the problem of malnutrition transcends the simplistic solution of developing new proteins to bridge the "protein gap". The history and cultural significance of fish as food, and the growth and development of FPC in the U.S. are reviewed. Case studies in four countries show how economic, social and political factors frustrated the success of FPC. Policy implications are discussed.