Fish (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What type of protein does fish contain?
What type of protein does fish contain?
High Biological Value (HBV) protein
Which type of fish is naturally low in fat?
Which type of fish is naturally low in fat?
White fish
What beneficial fatty acids are found in oily fish like salmon?
What beneficial fatty acids are found in oily fish like salmon?
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)
Which vitamins are particularly abundant in oily fish varieties?
Which vitamins are particularly abundant in oily fish varieties?
Vitamins A and D
What health function does iodine from sea fish help maintain?
What health function does iodine from sea fish help maintain?
Thyroid function
What should fresh fish smell like when purchasing?
What should fresh fish smell like when purchasing?
A mild sea breeze
Within how many days should fresh fish be used after purchase?
Within how many days should fresh fish be used after purchase?
1-2 days
For how long can fish be frozen?
For how long can fish be frozen?
Up to six months
How should frozen fish be thawed?
How should frozen fish be thawed?
In fridge or under cold running water
What indicates that fish is properly cooked?
What indicates that fish is properly cooked?
Flesh is opaque and flakes easily
What core temperature is recommended for safely cooking fish?
What core temperature is recommended for safely cooking fish?
63°C
What compound do bacteria produce that causes a fishy odour in spoiled fish?
What compound do bacteria produce that causes a fishy odour in spoiled fish?
Trimethylamine
What does glycogen convert to that acts as a natural preservative in fish?
What does glycogen convert to that acts as a natural preservative in fish?
Lactic acid
At what temperature does cold smoking of fish occur?
At what temperature does cold smoking of fish occur?
Around 27°C
At what temperature are fish commercially frozen for processing?
At what temperature are fish commercially frozen for processing?
Around -30°C