Although it is true that fresh fish wins the flavor battle over frozen fishThere is also no doubt that this is a delicate product and can be damaged very easily. Store food properly, especially fish, … It is essential to prevent the proliferation of bacteria, reduce food waste and protect health.
Nutrition experts agree that proper freezing maintains protein structure and the content of essential fatty acids, such as omega-3.
Nutritionist and popularizer Pablo Ojeda shared a series of Practical tips for storing fresh fish to maintain its quality, flavor and nutritional value for longer.
“Surely you bought fresh fish at some point, you stored it and the next day it no longer tastes the same, it smells, it has lost its texture, and today I am going to tell you how to store it efficiently and with quality,” he says in the recording.
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– Fresh fish (in the refrigerator, 0-4ºC):
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Consume it within 1-2 days to ensure maximum freshness and flavor.
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– Cooked fish (in the refrigerator):
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It can last up to 3-4 days, well covered and refrigerated.
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– Frozen fish (at -18ºC or less):
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Retains its quality for up to 3 months if packaged well.
The popular popularizer recognizes that He made this mistake himself years ago and must have cast a lot of fish “Because I didn’t know how to store it properly, until I learned that the key is not only to buy fresh fish, but also to store it at home.”
His recommendation regarding the storage of fish in the refrigerator is clear: “The ideal is in an airtight containerunder the ice, you put the container on it and in 24 or 48 hours you have to consume it, and it’s perfect. Concerning the freeze, he emphasizes that It is essential to do this with clean fish, without viscera and in small portions.. “That way you’ll use what you need and there won’t be a lot of waste. And it always defrosts in the refrigerator, never at room temperature, ever,” the expert explains in the video.
The expert emphasizes the value of Spanish aquaculturewhich guarantees a “fresh product of the highest quality and food safety”, so if we store it well, “you will enjoy it at home with the same flavor and nutrients as on the first day”.
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