Baltic Herring

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Baltic herring is a subspecies of small commercial fish of the herring family. Baltic herring lives in the waters of the Baltic Sea with low salinity and is called Baltic herring.

Herring length reaches 20 cm (in some cases, up to 37 cm), weight - up to 76 grams. This small fish holds the record for the Baltic Sea fishery, accounting for over 50% of the catch in the area.

Herring differs from the herring spawning in the Atlantic Sea in that it has a reduced fat content, however, it is an excellent product for making smoked meats, pickles and marinades. In some regions of Russia, the herring is proudly called "smoked".

In Sweden and Finland, herring is a national dish, and in Holland, a festival is held annually in honor of this tasty and healthy fish.

The benefits of herring

Like any other seafood, Baltic herring contains essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids, which fight high blood cholesterol levels, preventing the appearance of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels. Eating omega-3 fatty acids with food (and our body is not able to produce these substances on its own) improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system (reducing the risk of heart attacks and heart attacks), normalizes blood pressure, relieves inflammation in the joints, improves vision, and contributes to more successful brain work. In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids are an excellent antioxidant that strengthens the immune system, removing free radicals and other toxic substances from the body.

The benefits of Baltic herring are not limited to this: this small fish has a high content of vitamins (A, D, B1, B2, B12, C, E, PP), as well as micro- and macroelements: magnesium (20 mg), calcium (20 mg), sodium (70 mg), phosphorus (220 mg), potassium (210 mg), sulfur (150 mg), chlorine (165 mg), zinc (1.35 mg), iron (1 mg), iodine (50 μg), manganese (0.09 mg), chromium (5 μg), nickel (6 μg), molybdenum (4 μg). Herring is a product characterized by a high content of fluorine (430 μg), copper (160 μg) and cobalt (25 μg).

Calorie content of herring

100 grams of herring contains 120-125 kcal, of which 5.6 g of fat and 17.3 g of protein. Moreover, the composition of the Baltic herring varies depending on the characteristics of the fish. Thus, the caloric content of herring is:

Raw herring (125 kcal, 5 g fat, 17 g protein);
Hot smoked herring (152 kcal, 5.6 g fat, 25.4 protein);
Spring-summer herring (93 kcal, 3 g fat, 17.5 g protein);
Autumn-winter herring (143 kcal, 8.3 g fat, 17 g protein).

There is a complete absence of carbohydrates in herring.

How to cook Baltic herring

Like any other fish, it is preferable to steam herring, grill or bake in the oven, no more than 20-30 minutes - this will save the greatest amount of nutrients in the product. In salted, smoked and dried form, the benefits of Baltic herring are still preserved, however, the nutritional value of these products is significantly reduced.

Contraindications

Due to the frequent consumption of salted herring, it is not recommended to abuse this fish for people suffering from kidney disease, high blood pressure, and swelling of the extremities.

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