The most harmful red fish has been named: how to recognize fake products
Red fish sandwiches are a constant New Year's appetizer. On the eve of the holiday, you can find a wide variety of fish in markets and shops. And producers often take advantage of this pre-holiday bustle, offering customers counterfeit fish instead of a quality product.
That's why FoodOboz editorial team will tell you what kind of red fish you shouldn't eat. You can recognize a low-quality product by some signs.
Bright orange color
What color is fresh fish
Source: OBOZ.UA
Really high-quality red fish has a delicate pinkish tint. A different color means that the product has been colored. You can also recognize colored fish by the colored fatty layers - they should remain white.
Cut surface is too flat
How to recognize stale fish
Source: OBOZ.UA
A very flat cut surface suggests that gelatin has been added to the fish. This is a way to hide the staleness of the product and add integrity to it.
Pungent smell of the sea
What does fresh fish smell like
Source: pixabay.com
This smell may indicate that the fish in front of you is stale. It was simply soaked in iodine solution and placed on the counter.
Fish in a vacuum
Don't buy fish in a vacuum
Source: depositphotos.com
It is the rancid fish that is put in a vacuum, and its stated expiration date is short. Therefore, if you see such a product, do not buy it.
How to choose quality salted fish
Source: The Kitchn
You can also find recipes on OBOZ.UA:
Subscribe
Subscribe
