Table of contents:
- Can you eat salmon skin?
- Salmon skin nutritional content
- Be aware of the danger of contamination of the salmon skin
Are you one of the salmon lovers? Almost everyone only eats the part of the meat which is rich in healthy fats, then throws the spines and skin away because they feel useless. Eits, wait a minute. Is it true that salmon skin cannot be eaten? What is the nutritional content like? You can find all the answers in the following reviews.
Can you eat salmon skin?
Salmon is one of the fish recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States, the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia. In fact, the FDA recommends that people eat salmon two to three times per week to experience the benefits of salmon. The reason is, salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B and D, niacin, and phosphorus which are good for the body. This is why not a few people are replacing red meat menus and switching to salmon for healthier reasons.
Eating salmon meat is as healthy as eating salmon skin. However, most people choose not to eat it because the texture of the salmon skin tends to be moist and chewy, which actually reduces appetite. In addition, removing fish skin is considered as one way to reduce toxicity to fish.
Reporting from Healthline, salmon skin in general safe for consumption. However, this also depends on the condition of the salmon itself and the health conditions of the people who eat it. So, you must know the proper processing method when cooking salmon skin to keep it healthy and delicious.
Salmon skin nutritional content
In 1 serving of fried salmon skin as much as 18 grams, salmon skin contains 100 grams of calories, 7 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, and 190 grams of sodium.
Compared to the meat, salmon skin contains the highest concentration of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are useful for reducing triglyceride levels and reducing the risk of heart disease.
Cooking salmon that is still covered with skin is useful for maintaining the nutrients and oil in the salmon. Because usually the oil in salmon will be lost in the preparation process before cooking.
Even though salmon skin is healthier in terms of protein, you don't necessarily eat large quantities of it. You still need to limit the consumption of salmon skin because the calorie and sodium levels are quite high. Therefore, for those of you who suffer from hypertension, have a history of stroke, and are trying to lose weight, it is not recommended to consume excessively.
Be aware of the danger of contamination of the salmon skin
Although it contains a number of benefits for the body, salmon also has several health risks. Most of the salmon in the world have been contaminated due to environmental pollution, so it is not impossible that this contamination will enter your body.
Chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that come from the environment can be absorbed through the skin of salmon and fish that are eaten. This PCB is a carcinogen (cancer causing) which is often associated with the effects of birth defects when consumed. Salmon also absorbs methylmercury, a chemical that becomes toxic when consumed in large quantities.
Pregnant women are very prone to experiencing the side effects of this poison, it can even continue its effects on the unborn baby. Like PCBs, methylmercury is also associated with the incidence of birth defects in infants.
Basically, the benefits of eating salmon skin still outweigh the risks, as long as the salmon comes from uncontaminated waters. Well, you can process the salmon skin into several food dishes, either by grilling it, making it into sushi, or frying it as a healthy snack that is crunchy and delicious.
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