How Fresh Fish Sellers Deceive Buyers During the Holidays: What to Look Out for When Going Grocery Shopping
Not every housewife can easily determine the degree of freshness of fish.
But the days before and after the holidays are the most dangerous time, when careless traders try to palm off stale goods.
To avoid becoming a victim of fraud, carefully examine the carcass, paying attention to the following points.
1. The fish's gills should be colored in a shade from bright red to light pink (there are exceptions with dark red gills).
2. Fresh fish, as strange as it may seem, does not smell like fish.
Instead, it exudes a subtle smell of the sea or a specific aroma characteristic of its species. In any case, you should refuse to purchase it if the smell seems repulsive to you.
3. Test for freshness without leaving the display case. To do this, press your finger on the carcass and watch how the dents that have formed disappear.
Fresh and high-quality fish can be recognized by its elasticity - in this case, there are no dents and it holds well on the spine.
