Huguilla fish can be consumed whole and its appeal is that it is rich in calcium. However, people with allergies should be careful. The spawning females are tasty, so choose a big, fat, colorful smelt, which is recommended for growing children, osteoporosis patients, and the elderly. The usual way of eating is barbecue. Be aware that the roe will burst out if you grill it too hot. Sprinkle with wine before grilling for a better flavor. Fresh smelt can also be made into sashimi in Japan. The high nutritional value of smelt, especially its calcium content, makes it especially suitable for growing children, osteoporosis sufferers and the elderly, but people with allergies should be careful. The females that are about to spawn have a delicious flavor. The usual way to eat smelt is to grill it. However, be careful as the roe may burst out if overcooked. It tastes even better when sprinkled with wine before grilling. In Russia, smelt is also used as an ingredient in pies. In Japan, many fresh smelt are made into sashimi. In many other countries, smelt is mainly fried. In addition, in Iceland, Norway and other countries of origin, smelt is also made into large quantities of canned goods for export. However, smelt is prone to deterioration during processing and transportation, and yields are usually low.