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

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

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

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

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.

You can also find recipes on OBOZ.UA:

• Tartlets with red fish
• Salad with red fish and avocado
• Canapes with red fish