There are many kinds of pomfret, and the prices of different kinds of pomfret are different, among which pomfret is the most expensive and freshwater pomfret is the cheapest.
The price of silver pomfret is above 50 yuan per catty, and that of silver pomfret above 80 yuan per catty. On the eve of holidays, the price can be as high as 100 yuan a catty.
The price of golden pomfret is 20~25 a catty. Golden pomfret can be cultivated with high yield. The nutrition and taste of golden pomfret and silver pomfret are similar.
The price of freshwater pomfret is generally between 6- 15 yuan, and the price difference is mainly due to the different economic conditions in different regions.
Second, how to choose pomfret
After knowing the price of pomfret, friends who want to buy pomfret can learn about the selection method of pomfret. Here, we will teach you how to choose frozen pomfret and how to see fresh pomfret from different aspects.
How to select frozen pomfret
1. label: the packaged pomfret should include the product name, origin, production date, shelf life, weight, etc. , and the label printing is good, the trademark shape is neat, the font is clear, the pattern is concave and convex, and the overall printing is bright and tidy.
2. The eyeball of high-quality pomfret is full and prominent, and the cornea is transparent, clear and elastic. The eyeball of the lower pomfret is sunken and turbid.
3. The gills of high-quality pomfret are clear and bright red, with transparent mucus and fishy smell.
4. High-quality pomfret meat is firm and elastic, and the depression disappears immediately after finger pressing, without peculiar smell, and the muscle section is shiny.
5. High-quality pomfret has complete appearance, transparent mucus, smooth skin, no turbidity, shiny scales and no desquamation.
Selection method of fresh pomfret
1, see vitality: fresh pomfret is anti-sensitive to external stimuli and jumps strongly when picked up. The swimming style of healthy pomfret should be relaxed and smooth. If you find that the fish in front of you has a "single head" and an inclined posture, it means that the fish is not healthy.
2. Appearance: The high-quality pomfret is uniform in shape, slightly rhombic, short and high, with complete scales, silvery white luster on the surface, no damage, no deformity, transparent mucus on the body surface and no odor.
3. Finger pressing the fish: squeeze the fish with your fingers. If the pressed part can rebound immediately, it means that the flat fish is fresh. If the rebound is slow or there is a pit there, it is not fresh.
4, look at the eyeball: healthy and energetic pomfret eyeball is full and prominent, the cornea is transparent, and the eyeball rotates flexibly.
5, look at the fish gills: high-quality fresh pomfret gills, bright red color, clear silk. Peel off the gills on the edge of the flat fish head by hand and look at the color of the gills under the light. Bright red means the fish is fresh. If it is dark red or deep purple, it means that the fish has been stored for too long and should not be bought.
3. How to distinguish fresh pomfret from frozen pomfret?
1, look at the scales first, fresh pomfret scales will glow, and they will also glow under the light; Frozen pomfret, on the other hand, has no shiny scales and is black all over.
2. Secondly, look at the eyes, the eyes of fresh pomfret are bright and transparent; Frozen pomfret has black eyes.
3. Third, look at the cheeks. The gills of fresh pomfret are bright red. The brighter the gills, the fresher they are. The gill color of frozen pomfret is black and red.