
Fish Bytes
Why frozen fish is better than fresh fish?
“Fresh” does not equate to freshness. The freshness of a frozen fish can be better than the freshness of a fresh fish. Frozen can be fresher than fresh…
Freshness is a key attribute of frozen fish as it is flash-frozen at sea shortly after it is caught, offering the consumers the freshest product.
Frozen Fish | Fresh Fish | |
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Quality | Frozen at sea to lock in freshness | Fresh thaw. Freshness drops over time |
Nutritional Value | Frozen at sea to retain nutrition, moisture and taste | Starts to degrades over time |
Wastage | Less wasteful. Use what you need. | High wastage due to its perishibality. |
Environmental Impact | Environmental friendly. Low carbon footprint with efficient transport methods. | High carbon footprint bad for the environment |
Shelf Life | 2 years | Days/Weeks old due to transport, distribution and processing time |
Bacteria Contamination | -18°C halts bacteria growth | Chill/ Normal temperature promotes bacteria growth |
Ease of Use | Vacuum Pack. Ready to use. Easy to cook. | Normal |
Price | Affordable | Expensive |