Herring is one of the popular foods on holidays, especially in Sham El -Naseem, and it has many lovers because of its distinctive taste and unique flavor, and to ensure a safe and healthy dining experience, you should pay attention well when purchasing the herring, as the corrupt fish may cause serious health problems, so we monitored you in the following lines how to choose a good herring fish and distinguish it from the corrupt easily.
The exterior of the herring
When purchasing the herring, pay attention to its appearance, as the skin should be a glossy silver color, and there is no dark or brown spots on it, in addition to the need for the scales to be coherent and not easy to exfoliate, so good craft does not lose its scales easily, besides the eyes are clear and bright, and not cloudy or steeped.
Scent
Good herring has a slight smoker, but if you notice an unnatural or unnatural smell, then move away from it, then this is evidence of its corruption.
Texture
Gently press the fish’s body, the good texture is coherent, not soft or worn, and if the finger leaves a sunken mark that does not return, this is a sign that the fish is old or corrupt.
Abdomen
The abdomen should be closed, not swollen or torn, while fins should be intact and unpleasant or dry.
Packaging and storage
If the herring is wrapped, make sure the date of production and the date of validity, and it is preferable to buy from a reliable source or a well -known store that preserves the conditions of hygiene and cooling.
Important advice to keep the herring from corruption
After purchasing the herring, keep it in the refrigerator directly, and it is preferable to eat it as soon as possible to ensure fresh and healthy taste.
