Blue whiting
Blue whiting belongs to the family of cod fish and is subdivided into two species - northern and southern.
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Biological features and distribution
The northern blue whiting species lives on the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, Iceland and the Barents Sea. This type of fish is up to 35 cm long and weighs about 800 g. Northern blue whiting grows slowly and reaches full maturity in 5-7 years. This fish feeds on crustaceans and fry of anchovies, cod, herring and haddock.
The larger southern species of blue whiting reaches a length of 60 cm and weighs up to 1.5 kg. This fish is common off the southern shores of the Orkney Islands, in the waters of the Patagonian shelf and in the Antarctic. Fish that live in Antarctica migrate to the southern islands in summer. The southern blue whiting has a silvery fins and a purple back, a small sharp jaw and five fins.
Southern blue whiting lives in the water column, feeds on zooplankton, eggs and fry of other fish species. At present, blue whiting is a forage fish that is hunted by haddock, various mammals and dolphins. This fish reaches full maturity in three years and reproduces at a depth of 300 meters at a water temperature of 10 degrees.
Both species of blue whiting are commercial fish that are caught in spring and autumn. In recent years, this fish is most often used in the fishing industry in Europe. In 2007, blue whiting took the fifth place in terms of catch among commercial fish. It catches about 1.5 million tons of this fish annually.
In the fishing industry, semi-finished products and natural canned food are created from blue whiting. This fish is most commonly used as pet food.
Useful properties of blue whiting
Blue whiting is a lean fish with a pleasant taste and aroma. The meat of this fish is a dietary product and is recommended for overweight people, as well as for children and women during pregnancy.
The beneficial properties of blue whiting are manifested in strengthening the protective properties of the human body, increasing resistance to respiratory diseases and inflammatory processes, and they also contribute to cell regeneration, healing of wounds and burns.
Fish contains a large amount of vitamins A, B and D, manganese, phosphorus, iodine, sodium, fluorine and sulfur. Trace elements in fish normalize blood cholesterol and improve fat metabolism.
Eating blue whiting regularly can improve vision, maintain a healthy looking skin and prevent wrinkles.
The beneficial properties of blue whiting have been proven, aimed at strengthening bones, improving the condition of hair and nails, due to the content of retinol.
Fish oil is made from blue whiting, which is a general tonic, rich in vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients are essential for the treatment of atherosclerosis, colon disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus.
Children who consume fish oil improve brain function, strengthen memory and speed up mental processes.
Calorie content of blue whiting
Blue whiting has tender dietary meat, rich in vitamins and minerals. Blue whiting meat is suitable for a salt-free diet and a healthy fish menu. The calorie content of blue whiting is 82 kcal, and fish also contains 18 g of proteins and 0.9 g of fat.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of blue whiting are individual intolerance and predisposition to allergic reactions to seafood and fish protein.
It is not recommended to use this fish in case of severe diseases of the digestive system and intestinal disorders.
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