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With the development of the transportation industry, people in the interior are also able to taste delicious seafood. Although the price is slightly more expensive than the coastal areas, it is worth the money to satisfy the cravings.
However, some unscrupulous merchants, in order to sell the seafood at a good price, will use "illegal means" to make it shoddy.
Especially these six kinds of seafood, among which the "technology and hard work" are self-evident.
So what are the six types of seafood? And how are they shoddy?
Frozen fish and shrimp
Fish and shrimp are one of the daily delicacies on people's daily tables, because they are inexpensive, easy to store, and are indispensable dishes at festivals or banquets.
However, it is not recommended to buy frozen fish and shrimp for more than a month, although freezing can extend the shelf life of fish and shrimp, but it cannot guarantee that it will not deteriorate, and it will affect the taste after a long time.
Generally, when frozen seafood is stable at -18°C, its nutrient loss is relatively small, but the prerequisite must be that the temperature has been in a stable state.
Now some unscrupulous merchants will choose some cheap logistics vehicles for transportation in order to make huge profits, but in the process of transporting frozen fish and shrimp, who can guarantee that they will always be in a frozen state?
If it does not melt when it is not frozen during transportation, it will lead to the loss of soluble protein in the seafood, produce a variety of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, and if people consume too much at one time, it will also lead to food poisoning and other phenomena.
When the fish and shrimp are frozen again, it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish whether they are secondary frozen products, and it is more likely that these products will be inferior products by merchants in order to clear inventory.
After the best time to eat, shrimp may appear in the market that look like fresh, but in fact it is likely to be sold by thawing.
Therefore, when buying, the first choice is those that look like the shrimp limbs have not fallen off at all, and they are very elastic when they are placed in their hands, which means that the freshness of the fish and shrimp is okay.
A restaurant in Sanya was fined 260,000 yuan for replacing live seafood ordered by guests with dead seafood. Globe.com
Of course, it is still difficult for people living in the mainland to eat very fresh seafood, unless they go to the big supermarkets dedicated to the cold chain, they generally have a specific transportation route, and after the seafood is caught on the land, it will be delivered to consumers as soon as possible.
Shellfish seafood
Summer is approaching, sitting in front of the barbecue stall with three or five friends to drink beer, stir-fried flower nails is an indispensable dish, but it is also the easiest dish to "step on the pit".
In order to sell them at a good price, some unscrupulous merchants will use chemicals to soak shellfish to increase the freshness and make it sell better.
Dead shellfish will cause its taste to deteriorate, and it will have an indescribable unpleasant smell when it is made, which is already greatly reduced in terms of appearance and taste.
Don't look at these shellfish varieties There are many varieties of seafood, most of them are not very expensive, flower nails and snails are a few dollars a catty, but in fact, there is only a little meat in the mouth when you buy them back, and the most important thing is its shell.
There are even merchants who fill the shells with water to make them weigh more and make a profit.
Therefore, you must keep your eyes open when buying, don't be greedy for cheap ones, it is likely that small traders buy "technology and hard work" at a low price, looking attractive, it is very likely that unknown chemical additives have been added in transportation or sales.
After the start of fishing, you can report the seafood that is shoddy and short of two catties. Qilu one point
squid
When it comes to squid, the first thing that comes to mind must be the "sizzling squid" on the small stall, the smell is irresistible, but it is really difficult to reassure people in terms of hygiene, and there may be secrets that consumers do not know.
In recent years, "Shuifa squid" has gradually become more popular, and people love it from its cheap price to its taste.
To increase the chewiness of the squid, the merchant will use a bleach containing chlorine and oxidants to soak it, giving the surface of the squid a white color.
Excessive consumption of these additives can damage the digestive system, nervous system and internal organs of humans.
Therefore, when buying, do not choose those cheap, whitish, greenish in color, natural due to the milky white or light red color.
Secondly, it is not recommended to buy frozen ones, as the meat may be rough and lose its chewiness during the repeated freezing process, so try to choose fresh squid to maintain the taste.
In addition, although the protein and nutritional content of squid is high, eating more is not the best choice, so in the case of ensuring food safety, we must not only satisfy our appetite, but also take into account our health.
Pangasius
As a high-quality freshwater fish, pangasius is highly favored by people, and its origin is mainly distributed in Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as in Yunnan on the mainland.
This fish grows very fast and has tender meat, and has also been cultivated in Guangdong and Guangxi in recent years.
Pangasius has high requirements for the living environment, so in the process of transportation, in order to slow down the death time of the fish, anesthetic drugs will be added to the water to be transported.
These residual drugs are stored in the flesh through the gills and skin surfaces, and are ingested into the body during consumption.
In addition, in order to increase the color of the fish itself, some vendors will dissolve the dye in the water and absorb the residue on the surface through the body of the fish.
In order to facilitate storage, it is also doped with too many preservatives, so be sure to keep your eyes open when buying pangasius.
hairtail
Hairtail fish is delicious, nutritious and high in calcium, and is very popular with middle-aged and elderly people.
However, when buying hairtail, it is also important to note that hairtail is a type of fish that grows in the deep sea, and during the fishing process, it will die due to changes in pressure.
This is also the main reason why the hairtail we buy are frozen, in order to increase the quality of the hairtail, some merchants will use preservatives, color enhancers and formaldehyde to keep the hairtail fresh.
However, these will mask the quality and taste of the hairtail itself, and excessive intake is also very bad for health.
And hairtail is also a kind of hair, with irritating substances, easy to cause some allergic diseases, hairtail itself has high nutritional value, suitable for most people to eat, but some people with allergic diseases should not overeat.
crab
When it comes to seafood, the main thing to eat is the word "fresh", so when it comes to "fresh", the first thing that comes to mind is crabs, of course, the price of crabs is also relatively expensive, and they are usually reluctant to eat.
Compared to live crabs, dead crabs will be cheaper in terms of price.
But a dying crab may look fresh on the outside, but it has begun to rot inside, and unlike other animals, the crab begins to decay on the inside of its body when it is close to death.
At this time, some bacteria and germs will follow, and it will also cause various uncomfortable and uncomfortable reactions of their own.
In addition, crabs themselves are "cool", and they should not be eaten with some foods (such as peanuts, milk, watermelon, etc.), eating too much will also cause various symptoms such as gout, so it is better to eat less.
In addition, there is a trick for choosing seafood, and when buying shrimp products, you must look at the color.
Compared to shrimp that are highly active in the water, they are the best choice, with elasticity and the best taste, and they will easily separate from the connection itself over time.
Most of the high-quality shellfish are cultivated in clean and bright places, and are usually raised in crystal clear water.
When fish look at the eyes, the cornea is full and protruding, and the gills are bright red. The selection of crabs depends on the integrity of the body, whether there are legs or pincers, and also depends on the color.
It is easy to have an understanding of how to choose seafood, so that it can be convenient for citizens and friends to choose when buying.
epilogue
With the improvement of people's living standards, the requirements for food are getting higher and higher, and food safety has become the most concerned topic.
Of course, while enjoying the pleasure of seafood, we must also ensure hygiene and food safety.
Although food is tempting, the pursuit of food has also changed a lot, and people's pursuit of healthy eating is also the most important.
Different flavors of dishes satisfy different people's preferences and curiosities, so let's "eat healthy and eat healthy" together!