FAQs about Seafood
There are many types of questions which arise in the mind while we are dealing with seafood; given the different kinds available. But there are some very basic questions which each seafood lover has asked at some point of time. Some of the seafood FAQs could be:
What to look for when buying whole fish?
- Lustrous Skin and Scales
- Firm flesh which springs back after being touched
- Pink-red gills
- Fresh Sea Odor
How can I make my seafood last longer after I buy it?
Seafood stays fresh and lasts longer if it is chilled properly and for this one can easily use a chiller bag.
What is the best way to store Prawns?
Fresh Prawns whether cooked or raw can be refrigerated for 2-3 days. They should be left in their shells and placed on a single layer on a plate or tray and covered tightly with a plastic wrap. They need the lowest possible temperature which might even range up to minus eighteen degrees or below.
How long can seafood be frozen and kept for future use?
The time for different seafood varies but on a common note, it can be stored up to six months for whole, non-oily fish and three months for every thing else.
What are Struvite crystals?
At times, the canned salmon has some crystalline substance which looks like pieces of broken glasses. These are in fact, magnesium ammonium phosphate which is a naturally occurring mineral called as the Struvite and is absolutely harmless.
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