The consumption of frozen products has become widespread in today's society, and in particular as far as fish is concerned. In Pescatore Seafood, we have developed the necessary technology, quality controls, but above all we have selected for you the best products.
It is irrefutable the countless healthy benefits that fish provides for people, proteins, basic amino acids for the body, Omega 3 and lots of minerals and trace elements. Not to mention the minimal caloric contribution it contains in fats. For all this, among many other factors, is why the consumption of this product has increased in recent years. Increasing the percentages destined for human consumption to reach totally unexpected figures in a very short time.
According to a recent study published by the FAO, "The proportion of frozen fish, destined for human consumption, has increased considerably in recent decades, and an increase of 26 million tons is expected, which is 15% more if compared to the base period (average 2014-2026)."
There are several myths that catalog the frozen fish of low quality, or simply, for being in that state, a large amount of nutrients are lost, however, we want to specify that this information simply a myth.
We will begin by analyzing the process from the moment the fish is extracted from the sea. Much of the frozen fish is caught at sea and processed on the same ship, i.e. the ultra-fresh fish just out of the sea is gutted and subjected to temperatures below -40ºC, this allows a very fast freezing that prevents the formation of crystals, thus helping to preserve the texture of the fish. In addition, with this rapid and instantaneous freezing, the risk of Anisakis and other parasites that affect fish is eliminated.
This procedure also reduces natural oxidation and preserves freshness, preventing microbial growth and nutrient loss. In fact, this product often offers a higher nutritional quality than the fresh fish that can be found in the markets.
So, in fact, if the frozen fish has respected the cold chain, it is a fresher fish than much of the fish sold as fresh, which retains intact most of its nutrients, although in some cases freezing destroys some vitamins, frozen fish ends up being equal or safer than fresh fish.
On the other hand, as far as price is concerned, frozen fish is generally lower, but this does not depend at all on its quality. The possibility of using and consuming this product throughout the year, regardless of the season, means that its cost is not subject to fluctuations due to higher demand and lower supply depending on the season.
In addition to all these benefits, related to the quality and preservation of the product's nutrients, which we have already mentioned, there are other advantages that accompany the consumption of frozen products.
Try our products and you will know how delicious and fresh they are for you and your family.
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