Fish

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GCSE Commodities Mind Map on Fish, created by jane stainer on 15/05/2013.
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Fish
  1. There are three types of fish
    1. Oily fish
      1. herring, salmon, trout, tuna mackerel
      2. Shell fish
        1. mussels, oysters, scallops, crab, prawns
        2. White fish
          1. sole, plaice, cod, haddock, whiting
            1. White fish can lack flavour and colour, discuss how a chef could produce interesting and appetising dishes that would appeal to the customer.
              1. Variety of cooking techniques, adding flavour by frying in batter or breadcrumbs, serving in well flavoured sauce, using salt or smoked fish, serve with parsley or lemon
                1. Fresh fish cooks very quickly and if it is overcooked it becomes tough and dry
                  1. The connective tissue in fish is called collagen and this changes into gelatine during cooking.
                2. How to make fish more interesting and appetising: Use a variety of cooking techniques. Add flavour by frying in breadcrumbs or batter. Serving with a well flavoured sauce, e.g. cheese & tomato. Different cuts of fish/goujons. Using salted/smoked fish. Serve with plenty of colourful garnish such as parsley/cress/lemon slices or wedges of tomato/vegetables. Use a marinades.
            2. Name two nutrients found in oily fish
              1. Protein, vitamin A and D, iodine, calcium omega 3
                1. Oily fish is good to eat and should be included in the diet. One portion of salmon or mackerel, sardines or fresh (not canned) tuna a week should provide enough of the necessary omega-3.
                  1. Omega 3…. is a Fatty acid it has anti-inflammatory properties (good for achy joints) and helps reduce the risk of heart disease. It also helps the development of brain tissue and nerve growth.
                2. When checking a delivery of fresh fish what quality points need to be considered?
                  1. delivered in ice chilled, eyes in bright and full not sunken, gills are bright red in colour, flesh is firm, fish is not limp, pleasant smell
                  2. purchasing fresh fish
                    1. Purchase daily if possible. Fish should arrive well iced.
                      1. Fish is sold
                        1. fresh, dried, smoked, salted, pickled, cured, tinned and frozen.
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