😉 Greetings to my regular and new readers! Hope you find these simple tips on how to choose a fish useful. If you are not a fisherman and periodically buy fish in a store or at a bazaar – this short article is for you.
How to choose fresh fish
You can be 100% sure of the freshness and quality of the fish only if you catch it yourself.
Scales
The belonging of a fish to a particular breed can be determined by its scales. By the scales, as by the passport, you can also find out the age: rings are visible on it, similar to rings on a tree saw cut.
Each of the rings corresponds to one year of life. Shiny and clean scales are a sign of freshness. When pressing on the fish, there should be no dents. If the fish is fresh, it is elastic, its abdomen should not be swollen. Sticky carcass and mucus in lumps are a sign of rotten fish.
Examine the gills: their color should be bright red or light pink, without mucus and plaque. If they are white, it is frozen a second time. Dirty gray or brown – stale. To make sure the gills are not tinted, rub them with a damp cloth.
Eyes
Fish eyes should be prominent, transparent and clear, without cloudiness.
Smell
Spoiled fish has a strong fishy smell. Fresh – the smell is barely perceptible.
fillet
If you decide to buy fillets, give preference to a product in a sealed package. Check freeze date and expiration date. If stored correctly, the product has a uniform color without discoloration. There are no ice and snow impurities in the package.
Fillets formed into compressed briquettes sometimes consist of cuttings of different species. Be vigilant when choosing this item.
It is better to give preference to fish caught in open waters. In fish farms, pets are fed with feed antibiotics, so it is less useful. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller can provide information about the place of fishing. Some do it on their own, thus attracting a buyer.
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