TLE Quarterly Flashcards
(88 cards)
Fish that have internal skeletos
Fin fish
Fish with external shells
Shellfish
What are the two groups of fish
Finfish and Shellfish
Fish that have high fat content about 10-25%
Fat fish
What healthy sources do fish contain
Protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids
Cross-section cuts of the fish
Steaks
The scales, fins, tail and head have also been cut away
Dressed
Fish that have the classic round shape of a fish
Round fish
Fish by fat content
Lean fish and fat fish
Fish that have low fat content usually less than 1%
Lean fish
Fish that live in freshwater but spawn or lay eggs in saltwater
Catadromous
Fish that live in saltwater but spawn or lays egg in freshwater
Anadromous
Fish by where they live
Saltwater and freshwater fish
Fish by shape
Flatfish and Round fish
What are the 7 market forms of fish
Whole, drawn, dressed, steaks, fillets, butterflied fillets, sticks or tranches.
Fish that have a flat, oval shape their eyes are located at one side of their head
Flatfish
The fish is still not processed
Whole
The internal organs are removed
Drawn
These are boneless cuts of fish
Fillets
the scales, fins, tail and head have also been cut away
Dressed
Boneless cuts of fish coming from its two sides that are still joined together
Butterflied fillets
Cross section cuts of the fish
Steaks
Crosswise cuts of fish fillets
Sticks or Tranches
Has an elongated body; very bony, has white flesh and a mild, sweet flavor when cooked.
Milkfish (fat, saltwater)