The oil spill occurred at the La Pampilla Refineryled by Repsol, not only reflects concern about the great ecological damage caused, but also the uncertainty of many citizens about the fish consumption In the health.
It is important to highlight that all the species caught beyond 5 to 10 nautical miles are suitable for human consumption; however, these products must have an optimal freezing process.
According to Gino Toscanelli, head of the fishing line in Manuchar Peru, acquiring frozen fishery products becomes a safe and quality alternative if one takes into account that all the production of the fishing and aquaculture sector is taken to the processing plants to be frozen. By going through this process, the nutritional properties of the food remain practically intact; In addition, oxidation, growth and development of bacteria are prevented.
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The expert estimated that the annual production of frozen fishery products in Peru is 650,000 tons, of which 40,000 tons are destined for internal consumption, hence the importance from its freezing process, storage, transportation and display for sale, to their consumption at home.
In the markets of Lima and Callao, frozen fish products are offered in different marketing channels and from different origins. For example, from the aquaculture subsector there are frozen shrimp tails, scallops, salmon fillets, tilapia fillets, basal fillets, etc.
Among those from extractive fishing are rings and slices of pota, portions of Perico or Mahi Mahi, hake fillets, tuna medallions, squid, octopus, horse mackerel, mackerel, among others.
Toscanelli states that the per capita consumption of fish products in Lima and Callao is 18 kg, similar to the national average, however, the consumption of frozen fish products reaches 3 kg per year.
In this sense, the specialist offered five tips so that consumers can recognize a frozen fish product in good condition, it must have the following characteristics:
- The expiration date is a maximum of 8 months from its freezing.
- The packaging must not be internally frosted.
- The pieces must be frozen individually, not joined piece by piece.
- Preferably consume frozen fish fillets in vacuum packaging.
- It should have a typical coloration, yellowish coloration could be associated with a rusty or deteriorated product.
