Fish is a type of meat that should be increasingly
present in anyone's meal. According to the World Health Organization, fish
consumption should be done at least twice a week to help maintain quality of
life and prevent cardiovascular disease.
But do you know how to choose the fish to take
home? To help you in this task, we have separated some tips to buy fish the
right way, ensuring flavor and health when tasting it. Check out!
Look for a
trusted location
There is no doubt that in order to buy quality fish
safely and buy mutton online in
Dubai, you need to choose a place you trust. Therefore, always look for
establishments that you know and that have their own structure for storing and
disposing of fish.
Pay
attention to the characteristics of the fish
When buying your fish, pay attention to some
characteristics that can signal its quality and good condition:
·
The skin should be shiny and your mucus – if any
– should be translucent;
·
The meat of the fish (if you choose to buy
filets) must be very firm and elastic;
·
Whole fish should have bulging, bright eyes;
·
The fish scales must always be well adhered to
the skin;
·
The gills are always reddish, with shades of
pink or dark wine;
·
The fish odor should be characteristic, yet
mild, without being unpleasant.
Check the
storage temperature
Storage temperature is also an important point to
consider when buying fish:
·
Fresh marketed fish: must be kept on ice, at a
temperature of -1 to 3°C;
·
Fish sold chilled: must be kept at a temperature
of no more than 3°C or as specified by the manufacturer;
·
Frozen marketed fish: must be kept at a maximum
temperature of -12°C or as specified by the manufacturer.
It is also worth remembering that it is important
to choose to take home the packages that do not have water or ice accumulation,
as these characteristics can signal that they have been thawed and frozen
again.
Also be
careful when storing at home.
The preservation of the taste, aroma and quality of
your fish also depends on how carefully you store the food when you get home.
Refrigerated fish should be kept at a temperature of 2°C, while frozen fish
should remain in the freezer and thawed in the fridge when used.
Remember that a thawed fish should never be frozen
again, as this action impairs its quality and flavour.
Fish at Alif
Bazaar stores
The fish meat at Alif Bazaar stores is treated with
great care and attention. Freshly received fish, molluscs and crustaceans are
washed in a tank with hyper chlorinated water, packed in specific and sanitized
boxes, in addition to being covered with ice that keeps them at a temperature
of 0 to 4°C. This process guarantees maintenance of its freshness and quality.
Frozen fish are received and stored in cold
chambers, to be later kept at the temperature indicated for their maintenance.
All national and imported species of fish are
transported in accordance with good practice legislation that guarantees food
safety. It is also worth remembering that all suppliers comply with the legislation
of inspection bodies related to the size and time of capture of the animals.
Do you know how to buy fish and seafood for sale online Oud
Metha Dubai the right way? Did these tips help you to choose the best
fish meat? Tell us!
