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1. Freshness of pomfret: If pomfret is not fresh or stored for too long, it may make the meat loose and discolor.
2. Species of pomfret: Different species of pomfret may have different flesh color and fishy smell. For example, the meat of some pomfrets is pink or red instead of the usual white.
As far as production steps are concerned:
1. Treatment of pomfret: If the viscera and black mucosa are not completely removed when cleaning pomfret, fishy substances may remain, resulting in fishy smell of cooked pomfret.
2. Cooking time: If the cooking time is too short, the meat of pomfret may not be fully cooked, so it has fishy smell and red color.
3. Use of seasonings: If you don't use enough seasonings in the cooking process to cover up the fishy smell or increase the flavor, it may also lead to the unsatisfactory taste of the cooked pomfret.
Therefore, the scarlet of steamed pomfret is not necessarily because it is soaked with preservatives. In order to ensure the delicious taste of cooked pomfret, it is suggested that you pay attention to its freshness and variety characteristics when buying pomfret, and pay attention to the correct cleaning and treatment methods, as well as the appropriate cooking time and the use of seasonings.