fish Flashcards
what are the different types of fish
white, oily snd shellfish
what are white fish
store their fat reserves in the liver
what are oily fish
store their fat reserves in the flesh and liver
what are examples of white fish
cod, haddock and plaice
what are examples of oily fish
mackerel, tuna, salmon
what are examples of shellfish
crab, oysters, prawns
how is fish meat structured
made up of short fibres which gives it a flaky texture
how often should fish be eaten
2 times per week with 1 portion being and oily fish
what is the shelf life of fish
short
what should you look for when buying fish
clear eyes, shiny and metallic, fresh smell, gills should be rich red
what should you look for when buying fillets of fish
vibrant flesh, fresh smell, liquid should be clear
what are cooking methods of fish
frying, steaming and baking
