Fish should not be processed while it is in a state of rigor mortis. 16 дек. 2021 г.
Can you eat a fish that is stiff?
Does rigor affect the quality of smoked fish? Fillets from fish frozen whole before rigor should yield a smoked product of excellent quality provided thaw rigor effects are avoided. Fillets from whole fish frozen during or after rigor should also yield a good smoked product, provided gaping has been avoided.
Why is not advisable to cook meat that is in rigor mortis?
If the meat is cooked when the muscle are still in rigor, then it becomes extremely tough and takes longer time to cook and hence loses some of its nutrients.
What happen to the fish after death?
Most fish are slightly denser than water, so sink immediately after death. However, like a drowned human, they become more buoyant over time as bacterial decomposition produces gases inside the body. Usually, enough gas builds up in body cavities to make the corpse float, like an inflated balloon.
Can you eat a fish thats already dead?
You can eat a fish after it dies, but you need to be careful. If the fish has been dead for more than a few hours, it may be contaminated with toxins that can make you sick. To be on the safe side, only eat fish that have been dead for less than 24 hours.
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