Chekhon - Features, Calorie Content, Contraindications, Useful Properties

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Biological features of sabrefish and distribution

Chekhon has a long body, flattened on the sides, a greenish back and a light-colored belly. The dorsal fins of the fish are gray, and the side fins are yellowish.

Chekhon is common in the waters of the Caspian, Azov, Black and Baltic seas. Fish choose clean water bodies without algae for habitation (Ladoga Lake, Volga River, etc.). In winter, sabrefish is found in pits and pools.

The main food of the fish is insects, worms, eggs and fry of other small fish species.

In addition to the marine species, there is also freshwater sabrefish, which lives in clean water bodies in the north of Russia (in fast rivers, reservoirs and lakes).

In adulthood, this fish reaches a length of 60 cm and weighs up to 1.5 kg (usually 400-600 g). In the third or fifth year of life, after full maturation, the fish spawns from May to June in water with a temperature of 20-23 degrees. Eggs have a non-sticky structure and float freely in water. The fry of sabrefish feed mainly on zooplankton, as well as ground insects and their larvae.

Caloric content of sabrefish

Chekhon is a low-calorie product that is most useful in various dietary meals. The calorie content of sabrefish is 88 kcal, and fish also contains 2 g of fat and 17 g of protein.

Useful properties of sabrefish

Chekhon is a fish of medium fat content and contains a large amount of useful protein substances. The fat content of the fish depends on its type, so the Volga chehon has low-fat meat, and the Don chehon is a larger and fatty fish.

The meat of this fish contains a large amount of nutrients and microelements such as molybdenum, chromium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. These substances have a beneficial effect on metabolism, improve the processes of growth and strengthening of bones, and contribute to the elimination of harmful acids from the body.

The sabrefish contains nickel and fluoride, which prevent skin pigmentation disorders, form tooth enamel, have a positive effect on the nervous system, improve hair and nail growth, and promote cell regeneration.

With regular consumption of sabrefish in food, metabolism improves, normalizes

blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Eating

Before eating, sabrefish must be cleaned of scales and viscera, gills removed, and then it can be fried or stewed with vegetables.

In many countries, the most popular is dried sabrefish, which has a high taste and is a good snack. The meat of dried sabrefish has a pleasant taste and aroma; this fish is well suited to light alcoholic drinks or as a product in the camp menu.

Before salting, the sabrefish is gutted, but the scales are not removed. The fish is placed in a solution of salt and pressed down with a small weight. The brine with fish is placed in a cool place for 10-20 hours, depending on the size of the sabrefish.

There are several sabrefish dishes in China. The most popular is the baked fish served on New Year's Eve. The fish is seasoned with rice wine, salt and allspice. After marinating, sabrefish is stewed with mustard and served with salted vegetables.

Chekhon can be deep-fried and fried until golden brown, or sautéed in a pan with garlic and ginger.

Contraindications

Chekhon should not be eaten with individual intolerance and predisposition to allergic reactions to fish protein.

It is better for people with severe diseases of the digestive system to eat this fish stewed or baked.

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