TLE CLASSIFICATIONS OF SEAFOOD Flashcards
are divided into two categories
Fish products
fish with fins and internal skeletons
Fin fish
what are the 2 Fin fish
- Saltwater fish
- Freshwater fish
what are the 2 types of Saltwater fish
1.Flatfish
2.Round fish
Freshwater fish examples
- Cat fish
- Eel
- Tilapia
examples of Flatfish
▪ Flounder
▪ Sole
examples of Round fish
▪ Black sea bars
▪ Bluefish
▪ Cod
▪ Grouper
fish with external shells but no internal bone structure.
- Shell fish
example of mollusks
- Bivalves
- Univalves
- Cephalopods
Two classifications of Shellfish
A. Mollusks
B. Crustaceans
are animals with segmented shells and jointed
legs
B. Crustaceans
are soft sea animals
A. Mollusks
example of Bivalves
(clams, oysters)
they have a pair of hinged shells
Bivalves
they have a single shell
Univalves
Univalves example
(abalone)
Cephalopods examples
(octopus, squid)
They have hard outer shells.
Shell fish
example of Crustaceans
(shrimps, crabs)
has very little connective tissue.
Fish
consists of water, protein, fats and small amount of minerals and
vitamins.
Fish
Fish Composition and Structure:
- Fish cooks very quickly, even at low heat.
- Fish is naturally tender. High heat will result to toughening of protein.
- Moist-heat methods are used not to create tenderness but to preserve
moistness and provide variety. - Cooked fish must be handled very carefully.
are those that are low in fat.
Lean Fish
Lean Fish examples
(sole, cod, red snapper, bass)
are those that are high in fat.
Fat Fish
Fat Fish examples
(salmon, tuna, trout, mackerel)
can be served as fillets, steaks, or whole and often paired with sauces, herbs and side dishes to enhance its flavor.
fish
refers to any edible marine life that is consumed as food.
seafood
includes fish and shellfish.
seafood
what are 2 types of fish
- Fat Fish
- Lean Fish
are available in the market from many different sources.
seafood
is highly valued for its rich flavor, versatility in cooking, and nutritional benefits, such as being a good source of protein, omega-3 and vitamins
seafood
Cooking methods of seafood includes
grilling, steaming, frying, baking, and boiling.
the Greek word kephale (head) and podos (foot), meaning
“head-footed”,
comes from the Greek word kephale (head) and podos (foot), meaning “head-footed”, because their limbs are attached directly to their head.
Cephalopods
refers to the aquatic vertebrates that have fins, gills, and scales that is used as a key ingredient in wide variety of cuisines.
fish
are highly valued for their delicate flavor versatility, and nutritional benefits , being an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
fish
what are the 2 Fish products
- Fin fish
- Shell fish
parts of a fish
- Dorsal Fin (Spiny & Soft-Rayed)
- Caudal Fin
- Anal Fin
- Pectoral Fins
- Pelvic Fins
- Lateral Line
- Scales
- Operculum
- Mouth
- Nares
- Eye
