Chapter 10:Fish Flashcards
List 1 guideline to follow when buying fish from a fish counter:
But from a clean,hygienic, no rotten fish smelling shop
What should a fresh fish look like when you buy it?
Bright pink/ red gills
Moist skin with unbroken scales
Bulging eyes
Fresh smell
What should you look for when buying shellfish?
Shells being tightly closed
List 2 guild lines to follow when buying frozen fish:
Stored frozen solid and below the load line
Packaging must be intact
What guideline should you follow when buying loose fish?
Remove the fish from original packaging, rinse under cold water, put in a container and put on the bottom shelf
What guidelines should you follow when storing packaged fish?
Store it on the bottom shelf of the fridge in its original packaging
When should fresh fish be used by?
24 hours
What should you store fish away from?
Away from foods that easily pick up odours. Eg. Milk & butter
What should you do when wanting to freeze fish?
You should freeze it the day of purchase
Where should you put frozen fish? Should you refreeze it?
In your home freezer, no
What should you check the frozen fishes packaging for?
The use by date, and instructions for thawing and cooking
Do Irish people eat as much fish as other island nations?
No
Has consumption of fish increased over the years?
Yes
On average how much fish do Irish people eat?
23kg
How much kg of fish do people in Portugal eat?
57kg
List the 3 classifications of fish? Give 2 examples.
- White fish - Hake, Cod
- Oily fish - Salmon, Tuna
- Shellfish - Prawn, mussels
Where do white fish store their fat? Is it removed? What happens to it?
In their liver, yes , turned into fish oils eg. Cod liver oil
What is fish oil high in?
Fish oils are an excellent source of omega-3
What type of nutrient is omega-3? What is it good for?
Unsaturated fat, brain development, lower blood cholesterol
Where is the fat in oily fish?
Fat in oily fish is distributed throughout the flesh