During the traditional Tet holiday, there are traditional dishes that cannot be missed such as chicken, duck, fish. These dishes not only taste delicious but also make the feast more abundant and special. When buying fish for Tet, it is important to note some important tips. There are some types of fish that not only have poor meat quality but also contain heavy metals, which can lead to waste of money and affect health.
For example, in this article, I will introduce 4 types of fish that understanding them will help you avoid buying fish that contain heavy metals. Some fish sellers have warned about the quality of these fish and do not dare to eat them, but there are still consumers who are not aware of the risks they pose.
First type: Black yellowish beef fish
Yellowish beef fish (freshwater fish) is often a popular choice for many people, especially because the meat of yellowish beef fish is tender, without bones, and brings a uniquely fragrant and delicious taste. Many knowledgeable people often choose to buy wild yellowish beef fish because they believe that this type has softer meat and a more delicious taste. However, in addition to the market, there is a type of black yellowish beef fish that is falsely counterfeited as wild yellowish beef fish. In fact, this black yellowish beef fish lives in wild water canals, carries a characteristic fishy smell, and its meat also has a fishy taste.
If you want to buy natural yellowish beef fish, choose large fish, with shiny yellow color, and no earthy smell. This type of yellowish beef fish has the best quality and can be used to make dishes, soups without adding MSG or seasoning powder. When cooked, the food will bring a uniquely fragrant and delicious taste.
Second type: Fish meat without elasticity when pressed
At some markets, after fish die, sellers can reduce the price to sell in bulk quantities. Some people, in order to save money, buy large quantities to take home to salt, deep-fry, and eat. In fact, most fresh dead fish can still be bought, however, after the time of death, the fish meat starts to deteriorate and produce heavy metals. Pressing the fish meat if it does not immediately recover its elasticity is a bad sign, avoid buying this type of fish, instead, choose to buy fish that are still fresh and have elasticity when pressed.
Third type: Mud catfish
Mud catfish, although it is a type of fish with quite cheap price, is often sold in the market with prices ranging from 3 to 40 thousand VND per kilogram, however, it should not be bought because they live in muddy environments and usually eat mud, decomposed animal carcasses, and waste.
The living environment quality of them is very poor, and this type of fish contains a lot of heavy metals. Mud catfish has a strong earthy smell, which makes many people stay away and do not want to buy this type of fish.
Fourth type: Freshwater fish with a strong fishy smell
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