It is known that sea fish and seafood are a source of iodine and fluoride. In addition, they are rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamins A, E, D and various amino acids. The protein contained in fish is absorbed by 93-98%. Due to the content of polyunsaturated fatty amino acids of the Omega-3 series, fish has an anti-inflammatory effect and helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
However, at present, more and more information is emerging on the dangers of fish and seafood. Such a fish as pangasius is increasingly becoming the subject of controversy. Is he harmful? And what is its use?
Pangasius is a predatory near-bottom fish whose hunting objects are mollusks, crustaceans, small (and sometimes quite large) fish. The length of this fish is 1.3 m, and the weight can reach 44 kg, although the average individual suitable for commercial use usually weighs 1-1.5 kg. In the modern market you can find two types of pangasius: Bokort's pangasius and Siamese pangasius (although the genus of pangasius includes about thirty varieties).
Useful properties of pangasius
Pangasius is included in the category of fatty fish, but its calorie content is 89 kcal per 100 grams.
This allows us to say with confidence that pangasius is a dietary product. The presence of vitamins such as PP, A, E, C, and B vitamins in its meat makes it very useful for health , zinc chromium) and omega-3 fatty acids. This makes pangasius simply indispensable for people who suffer from diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.
Is Pangasius harmful or beneficial?
Often in various media you can find information that due to toxic agents that enter the lakes and rivers, fish and seafood have become too dangerous. And pangasius is no exception. Many people think that pangasius is harmful. So what kind of processing is this fish subjected to?
The pangasius enters the fishery in live form (in water tanks). Then the bones are removed from the fish and it is checked for parasites. After that, it is tested for compliance with certain norms and standards.
It is known that the Mekong River is the main habitat of the pangasius. However, this body of water is polluted by sewage and industrial waste (after all, the river is located in a densely populated area). Due to the popularity of this fish, the number of fish farms in Vietnam has also increased. And if large producers comply with the requirements and standards, then small ones sometimes ignore them (for example, they use antibiotics to make the fish grow faster).
To say that pangasius is harmful would be wrong. After all, there is only one contraindication to its use - an allergic reaction to fish or seafood. Therefore, the benefits of pangasius grown in an environmentally friendly environment are obvious.