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How to choose the right pink salmon with caviar in the store if the fish is frozen
If you know the differences between a female and a male, then it will become clear to you how to choose pink salmon with caviar. When buying, you need to pay attention to many details.
How to choose the right fish with caviar in the store
Pink salmon caviar is very useful. It contains polyunsaturated acids, proteins, vitamins A, D, E, iodine, iron, potassium, folic acid and other useful substances. It is high in calories, has a rich marine aroma and taste. The size of the eggs is up to 5 mm in diameter, the color is light orange.
How to choose pink salmon with caviar to pickle a couple of jars of this delicacy
Only females have eggs. They differ from males in size, color, fins and head shape. Females are inconspicuous, gray, but after spawning they turn brown-green, scales shimmer. Males are bright shades, there is a silvery sheen.
If, when choosing a female, focus only on the size of the body, you can be mistaken. Males weigh up to 5 kg, but sellers can sell small fish. The weight of the females is 1,5-2 kg. The male can be identified by the hind fin. It is straight and short, while in females it is long and curved.
To be sure to choose a female with caviar, read the fishing literature or watch a video before going to the market. You should see with your own eyes the differences between a female and a male.
When choosing, follow these recommendations:
- pick up 2 pink salmon, which are significantly different in appearance. Compare their color, head shape and size;
- the belly of the pink salmon should be dense, then there is definitely caviar in it. Push it down to check it out. If pink salmon is caught on the eve of spawning, then eggs will spontaneously emerge from the anus;
- a pink or red opening on the belly is a sign of caviar inside. If it is painted in a different color, then this pink salmon should not be purchased.
If you trust the opinion of the seller, then ask him for advice. Surely he will tell you which pink salmon has caviar.
How to choose frozen fish with caviar
The easiest way to distinguish a female is if the pink salmon is sold fresh. After freezing, the differences are weak. In this case, the gender can be determined by the head. In the female, it is small, short and round. The male has a predatory look, his head is oblong, his nose is crocheted.
Sex can be recognized by the fin at the anus. In the female, it is with a ledge, and in the male, it is even. You should not be guided by the size. Females are even larger than males.
Pink salmon caviar is a versatile product for a festive table. It can be used to make sandwiches, pancakes, and other snacks, so be careful when choosing pink salmon.