Why do chip shop chips taste different?

What makes chunky chips from a pub so different to chips from a chippy? They tend to be frozen or bought in. Plus a chippy keeps them warm and does larger batches which gives a bigger “squidge” to the chips, and they can take on the flavour of everything else that may cook in the oil.

FAQ

• How are razor clams born?

  Razor clams reproduce by broadcast spawning, in which females and males release sperm and eggs into the water and external fertilization occurs.

• What's the black stuff in prawns?

  The 'vein' is the black line that runs down the back of a shelled prawn. This black line is, in fact, the intestinal tract of the prawn. It isn't harmful but the prawn will be more pleasant to eat if removed.

• How important is proper storage of fish?

  When working with fish it is essential that proper handling and storage are used to reduce the risk of food-borne illness and ensure a quality product. You cannot see the harmful bacteria on the fish so you must handle it as if it is present.

• What is the most eaten fish in the UK?

  Mackerel was the leading fish type landed by UK vessels with over 152 thousand tonnes.

• How do you make smoked catfish?

  Mix together the oregano, lemon peel and salt, pepper, in a small bowl. Lightly coat the fish with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the catfish fillets. Put the catfish on the grill away from the hot coals. Smoke the catfish until it is fully cooked through and golden brown, about for 45 minutes.

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• How long can catfish go without food?

  Overview chart for individual fasting tolerances of popular freshwater fish

  Type of fish:	Period it can safely live with no food:
  Swordtail fish	maximum of 14 days
  Corydora catfish	up to 2 weeks
  Barbs	up to 14 days
  Discus	up to 14 days

• Who caught the biggest tuna ever?

  Ken Fraser Ken Fraser caught the world record bluefin tuna on Oct. 26, 1979. Fraser was fishing with Capt. Eric Samson aboard the Lady and Misty out of Port Hood, Novia Scotia.

• Can you overcook fish?

  With a delicate texture, fish is easy to overcook. But it's also really important that it's cooked all of the way through to avoid potential food poisoning.

• What happens when baby herring gulls peck the red dot on their mothers beak?

  This Dutch ornithologist, a professor for many years at Oxford University, was co-awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1973 partly for figuring out what that red dot does. Gull nestlings peck at the red dot to get their parents to regurgitate food to them.

• Can too much salt kill brine shrimp?

  Taste a little — it won't hurt you, one teacher suggested. It's salt! ... Rapid changes in the salt concentration of the water, caused by the addition of a large amount of fresh water at one time, may kill the baby brine shrimp. You may need to remind the students to replenish the evaporated water before it gets too low.

• How profitable is catfish farming?

  The current market price for 1kg of fish is N800 so you can generate sales of N380, 000 (475 X N800). With an invested capital of N310, 000 and sales of N380, 000, your gross profit margin is 22.58%. Catfish farming doesn't have a good cash flow. You won't be able to sell every day or every week.

• What is fish hooking?

  Fish-hooking is the act of inserting a finger or fingers of one or both hands into the mouth, nostrils or other orifices of a person, and pulling away from the centerline of the body; in most cases with the intention of pulling, tearing, or lacerating the surrounding tissue.

• What kind of rod do you use for salmon?

  Rod length – 9'6″ allows you to mend line in both float and drift fishing applications which are the most popular techniques for salmon fishing in rivers. 10'6″ is ideal for float fishing, but 9'6″ will work in many conditions and is more optimal for drift fishing.

• What type of fish is a krill?

  Named after a fish, but NOT a fish Interestingly, the word “krill” is Norwegian and means small fry of fish, but krill are not fish. Krill are small, shrimp-like crustacean with big black eyes and a reddish, semi-transparent body.

• Which fish is stock fish?

  Cod Stockfish is unsalted fish, especially cod, dried by cold air and wind on wooden racks (which are called "hjell" in Norway) on the foreshore. The drying of food is the world's oldest known preservation method, and dried fish has a storage life of several years.

• Does peanut butter have omega-3?

  Omega-3s may help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. These healthy fats are being added to everything from eggs to peanut butter. You can also get them naturally in fish, including salmon and tuna.

• How many years do trout live?

  How long do trout live? Based on scale readings, the general view is that trout will generally live for around 6 or 7 years, but this figure is highly variable. There is anecdotal and photographic evidence that some trout can live a great deal longer.

• Are canned clams healthy?

  Clams are high in protein, low in fat, ecologically sustainable, carry a low toxicity risk, and are rich in a variety of minerals such as iron, potassium, and phosphorus. A two-ounce serving of canned clams contains only 30 calories, but still provides four grams of protein.

• What happens to all the dead salmon after they spawn?

  Salmon change color to attract a spawning mate. ... Most of them stop eating when they return to freshwater and have no energy left for a return trip to the ocean after spawning. After they die, other animals eat them (but people don't) or they decompose, adding nutrients to the stream.

• Are fish eggs bad for you?

  All fish roe are very nutritious. Fish eggs have a common benefit with fish oil supplements – that's their high component of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats. Better than supplements, fish eggs are natural sources, hence, there is less risk of oxidizing during processing.

• Can you pick up a dead puffer fish?

  Yes. Almost all pufferfishes contain tetrodotoxin, a substance that tastes fun to them and is often fatal to fish. ... There is one piece of toxin large enough to kill 5 adult humans and it has no antidote.

• Do GREY shrimp turn pink when cooked?

  Shrimp, before it's cooked, is a very unappetizing gray-blue color. ... But heat loosens the hold these protein chains have on the carotenoids and releases the astaxanthin, turning the shrimp its lovely shade of pink.

• How do I clean cloudy fish tank glass?

  Lay the tank down on a towel, and pour enough vinegar on the affected glass to cover it. Let it sit for 10 to 20 minutes, then scrub with a non-abrasive pad or cloth. If you have a stubborn patch of build-up, try using a razor blade or algae scraper to gently scrape the scale away from only glass panels.

• How long can cooked prawns stay in the fridge?

  3 days Both cooked and raw prawns can be kept in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you don't think they will be eaten in that time, opt for the freezer. If they are kept at a temperature below -18c, prawns can last between 6-8 months.

• How many ounces is 4 medium shrimp?

  4 oz. is a standard serving size for protein-based foods; depending on the size grade of your shrimp, this translates to the following approximate shrimp serving sizes: Jumbo (21/25 count per pound): 5-6 shrimp. Large (31/35 count per pound): 8-9 shrimp....How many ounces is 1 medium shrimp?

  Shrimp Size	Shrimp Per Pound
  Medium Large	36-40
  Large	31-35

• What is the best way to preserve fish?

  The four most popular methods of fish preservation are freezing, canning, smoking and pickling. Top quality fresh fish are essential for fish preservation. Of all flesh foods, fish is the most susceptible to tissue decomposition, development of rancidity and microbial spoilage.

• How do you attract garfish?

  Baits. Baits need to be cut very small and fish will take pieces of most common baits such as pipies, prawn, squid, sand worm, and fish flesh. Garfish can also be caught on bread dough and maggots.

• What pound test line do you use for bluefin tuna?

  30 pound test is a good line size with many using 40 pound. There are occasions when giant tuna show up and even the heavier set up is not enough. But for tuna up to 100 pounds 40 pound test can do the job.