Redondo Beach CA is known for being rich in various forms of aquatic life. Seafood refers to any kind of sea life that is considered by human beings as food. These organisms can be either plants or animals. In the animal category, the major groups are the fish and shellfish. Shellfish include different species of echinoderms, crustaceans, and mollusks. Dolphins and whales were formerly included in this group of food but they are being excluded because their consumption happens rarely these days.
In terms of plants, there are many sea plants that are eaten by human beings as food. Some of the major examples are microalgae and seaweeds. There are also plants in the sea that are referred to as sea vegetables. The science or the activity of farming and cultivating sea life for human consumption is referred to as mariculture or aquaculture. If it is fish, the process is called fish farming. On the other hand, the process of harvesting wild sea life is called fishing.
Even though these organisms are meant for consumption by humans, they may also be used to feed other farm animals and fish. Many minerals required by the human body are contained in these organisms in large quantities. Some of those minerals include vitamins, fats, phosphorus, proteins, iron, and zinc. People who reside along coastal lines derive essential body nutrients from diets made up of aquatic life. Although strict vegetarians exclude sea meat from their diets, flesh from these organisms is not classified as meat.
After fishing, the animals and plants should be kept in a cold place preferably the coldest part of the refrigerator. Creatures that need to be alive at the time of cooking such as lobsters, mussels, clams, and oysters must be kept in clean water. Proper ventilation must be ensured to allow them to breathe and stay alive. Cooked and raw foods should be kept separately to avoid contamination.
Frozen food should be given enough time to defreeze before it is cooked. If one is in a hurry, defrosting can be accelerated by putting the organisms in a polythene bag and then placing the bag in water. This way, defrosting takes a few hours to complete.
Soap and hot water should be used to wash hands after and before touching sea creatures. One must ensure that all surface bacteria are removed before cooking. This may be achieved by washing using cold water. Keeping cooked food separate from raw one helps in preventing cross-contamination which is a common but very dangerous issue. Proper disposal must be done to contaminated foods because they cause serious health problems when eaten.
Aquatic foods can be prepared and conserved through many other ways besides refrigeration. Among them include baking, grilling, microwaving, stir frying, broiling, canning, pan frying, steaming, and poaching. Some methods are suitable for use on specific creatures. Aquatic food may be served together with other vegetables, foods, and ingredients.
Besides serving as food, these organisms are used for other purposes too. For instance, kelp is used as fertilizer for other plants. Fish oil and spirulina tablets are also extracts from these organisms.
In terms of plants, there are many sea plants that are eaten by human beings as food. Some of the major examples are microalgae and seaweeds. There are also plants in the sea that are referred to as sea vegetables. The science or the activity of farming and cultivating sea life for human consumption is referred to as mariculture or aquaculture. If it is fish, the process is called fish farming. On the other hand, the process of harvesting wild sea life is called fishing.
Even though these organisms are meant for consumption by humans, they may also be used to feed other farm animals and fish. Many minerals required by the human body are contained in these organisms in large quantities. Some of those minerals include vitamins, fats, phosphorus, proteins, iron, and zinc. People who reside along coastal lines derive essential body nutrients from diets made up of aquatic life. Although strict vegetarians exclude sea meat from their diets, flesh from these organisms is not classified as meat.
After fishing, the animals and plants should be kept in a cold place preferably the coldest part of the refrigerator. Creatures that need to be alive at the time of cooking such as lobsters, mussels, clams, and oysters must be kept in clean water. Proper ventilation must be ensured to allow them to breathe and stay alive. Cooked and raw foods should be kept separately to avoid contamination.
Frozen food should be given enough time to defreeze before it is cooked. If one is in a hurry, defrosting can be accelerated by putting the organisms in a polythene bag and then placing the bag in water. This way, defrosting takes a few hours to complete.
Soap and hot water should be used to wash hands after and before touching sea creatures. One must ensure that all surface bacteria are removed before cooking. This may be achieved by washing using cold water. Keeping cooked food separate from raw one helps in preventing cross-contamination which is a common but very dangerous issue. Proper disposal must be done to contaminated foods because they cause serious health problems when eaten.
Aquatic foods can be prepared and conserved through many other ways besides refrigeration. Among them include baking, grilling, microwaving, stir frying, broiling, canning, pan frying, steaming, and poaching. Some methods are suitable for use on specific creatures. Aquatic food may be served together with other vegetables, foods, and ingredients.
Besides serving as food, these organisms are used for other purposes too. For instance, kelp is used as fertilizer for other plants. Fish oil and spirulina tablets are also extracts from these organisms.
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