Fish is a unique natural product that has been used for several millennia in the culinary of different nations of the world. Of particular value is the deep-sea fish, sea bass, the benefits and harms of which are already well understood. The perch fillet is famous for its unique taste, and dishes prepared from it always become the highlight of any feast. What is harmful and useful sea bass?
General information
In nature, there are about 90 species of sea bass. They inhabit the cold waters of the temperate and northern latitudes of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Sea bass belongs to the suborder of percoid, the family of scorpion and the genus of bone fish. A distinctive feature of this species is the large round eyes and the spherical fin fins with sharp ends, the injection of which causes a painful local inflammation. These fish are predatory and deep sea, but they do not live on the seabed . They can be found at depths of 100-1000 m. The most common individuals are monophonic or striped pink-red. The second characteristic feature is live birth. Females do not spawn, but give birth to already formed fry. The smallest species of this fish have a length of about 20 cm, and the largest can reach 1 m. The maximum lifespan of sea bass is 15 years.
Composition and calorie content
An amazing set of vitamins and minerals has sea bass. The harm and benefits of this fish are determined precisely by its composition, including magnesium, sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, chromium, calcium, sodium, potassium, chlorine, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, fluorine, molybdenum, nickel. Also, this fish is rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, B, PP. In addition, sea bass contains polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, taurine and a protein readily digestible by the human body.
Despite such a rich composition, the calorie content of this product is quite low. 100 g of fresh fish contains 103 kcal, smoked - 88, boiled - 112, and fried - 137. The same can be said about fat content. Atlantic perch contains 6% and Pacific 3.3% fat. Therefore, fish can be used for diet.
Popularity in cooking
The fillet of this type of fish in frozen form is stored for a relatively long time and at the same time remains fresh. It also has a pleasant taste and aroma and contains negligible bones. It is these features that caused the huge popularity of sea bass in cooking. This fish is fried, boiled, stewed, smoked, baked and salted. The best taste is salted fish.
Of particular popularity in Japan is sea bass, the harm and benefits of which are known firsthand. The Japanese call this species of fish spring, because it is at this time of the year that fishing for sea bass begins. Another name for this species is mebaru, which the perch received due to huge eyes disproportionate to the body. For Japan, such a fish is traditional, as it is used in the preparation of sushi, sashimi, soups and other dishes.
Sea bass: harm or benefit?
Fish, of course, must be present in the human diet. However, there are fish species that can be not only useful, but also harmful to humans. For example, sea bass, the harm and benefits of which will be discussed below.
Harm and contraindications
It is known that sea bass contains many useful vitamins and minerals, the benefits and harms of which have long been known to people. What harmful properties does this fish have?
In recent years, more and more information has appeared about its harm. This is directly related to the improvement of the ecological state of water bodies, since heavy metals accumulate in fish. Sea bass is also harmful if the storage, processing and preparation technologies are not followed.
It can definitely be said that salted fish is contraindicated for people suffering from kidney diseases. Doctors also do not recommend consuming perch if there are the following diseases:
- allergy to fish;
- anemia;
- gastritis in the acute stage;
- hyperkalemia
- hypercalcemia;
- dyspepsia;
- heart disease
- gallstones
- leukopenia;
- minor hemorrhages;
- urolithiasis disease;
- lack of zinc in the body;
- oncological diseases;
- increased anxiety;
- gout;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- noise in ears;
- endemic goiter;
- erythrocytosis.
Sea bass: useful properties
As mentioned above, the beneficial properties of this type of fish are determined by its composition. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for normalizing metabolism and cholesterol levels. They prevent the development of diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Taurine is required for tissue and cell growth and metabolic processes. B12 is needed for the synthesis of DNA molecules. Also, perch fillet contains the antioxidant myelin, which is necessary for fat metabolism.
Thus, this fish is perfect for the diet of people suffering from diseases of the circulatory, nervous, digestive systems, skin and pancreas, diabetes, hypertension, hypoxia of the brain, hyper- and hypoglycemia, impaired acid-base balance, erosion of the cervix, weakened memory fatigue, depression. Sea bass should be present in the diet of pregnant women and the elderly. This fish is also useful for children, since it helps to prevent rickets and growth retardation, as well as with nervous and physical exhaustion, recovery from a disease, and poor performance. Perch on the nervous system, brain and spinal cord, bones, skin, hair will have a beneficial effect.
Precautions
Speaking about fish, sea bass, the harm and benefits of which have already been discussed above, it should be noted that when preparing it, you must be extremely careful and observe some precautions. The fact is that the sharp rays of the fins at their ends have poisonous glands. When injected with a fin, local severe inflammation occurs, which is accompanied by tangible pain. Sometimes with such contact, local paralysis occurs. If you suffer from hypersensitivity or allergies (especially to fish), cutting this fish is strictly contraindicated for you. Fins are recommended to be cut with scissors.
One of the most popular types of fish in cooking is sea bass. The benefit and harm to the human body is determined not only by its composition, but also by the method of preparation. Eating this type of fish is not for everyone. If you have serious diseases, especially in the acute stage, allergies, it is better to refuse sea bass. When cutting fish carcasses, precautions should also be observed.