beckylin
Good to know
Is a fish's freshness determined by its gills or eyes?? 👉 You should check both, but the gills are usually more accurate. 👁️ Eyes: Fresh fish typically have clear, shiny, slightly bulging eyes. Unfresh fish will have cloudy, sunken eyes. 🐟 Gills: Fresh fish gills are bright red or pink and moist. Unfresh gills will turn dark red, brown, or even grayish-black and may have an odor. 👃 Smell: Fresh fish should have a faint sea smell, not a strong fishy or rotten odor. ✋ Flesh: It should be firm and spring back when pressed. If it's soft and leaves an indentation, it's not very fresh. When buying fish at the market, I prioritize checking the 'gills + eyes + flesh firmness + smell' together.
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墨墨
The categorization is very clear. Observing from multiple angles is indeed the best strategy to ensure ingredient quality. This judgment basis is very helpful for daily shopping. Thanks for sharing.
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beckylin
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double7
Learned something new.
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布小熊
Good to know, I learned something!
Lv.43
森嵐
But cheeks aren't usually visible, right? That's why the most common way to tell is by looking at the eyes.
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妮兔
Useful, learned something new.
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亂我玩
Learned something new.
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北極拔草
Thank you for your thoughtful sharing.
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StacyH
I just look at the eyes directly. I'm afraid if I flip the gills, they'll roll their eyes at me, hahaha.
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woods
Learned something new.
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汁汁寶貝
Thanks for sharing, but checking this closely might get you some side-eye.
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TaipeiLinGoG
I heard that if you immediately put caught fish in ice water to rapidly cool them, their eyes will become cloudy, so it's more accurate to check their gills.
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水瓶芸
I mostly buy live fish and then hand them over to my husband to clean.
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Lextry
Thanks for sharing
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紫田村
Thanks for sharing