Is pangasius fish safe to eat?

Continuous consumption of pangasius exposes to dangerous mercury levels. Despite its low protein content and its even lower level of omega-3, the pangasius (Pangasius hypophthalmus) is one of the most consumed fish in the world, especially in Europe.

Why you should not eat pangasius?

Reports in the media have suggested that pangasius (Pangasius hypophthalmus) is ‘highly toxic’ because the fish is able to survive in the ‘heavily polluted Mekong River’. What’s more, they allege that this fish contains high levels of pesticides and chemicals from veterinary treatment.

What is pangasius fish in English?

Pangasius is a genus of medium-large to very large shark catfishes native to fresh water in South and Southeast Asia. The term “pangasius” is sometimes used to specifically refer to the commercially important basa fish, P. bocourti.

What does pangasius fish taste like?

You may also have heard basa fish referred to as river cobbler, Vietnamese cobbler, pangasius, or swai. Its flesh has a light, firm texture and a mild fish flavor — similar to cod or haddock.

Is Pangasius the same as tilapia?

Tilapia is not the name of one fish, but an umbrella name for over a dozen species of the cichlid fish, while Pangasius is a term used to refer to a variety of imported freshwater basa fish. Both Tilapia and Pangasius are freshwater white fish, which are bred for consumption in the global market.

Is Pangasius fish banned in Pakistan?

Skeptics already warned from using Pangasius frozen fish which has now been confirmed by the Punjab Food Authority (PFA). Recently PFA sent few samples of Pangasius frozen fish to international laboratory for analysis.

Is pangasius fish banned in Pakistan?

Is pangasius white fish?

Swai (or pangasius) is a white-fleshed fish with a mild taste and flaky texture. It has a low fat content and is often sold at a comparatively low price – which makes it very popular in the US.

Is Pangasius white fish?

Is pangasius fish tasty?

Pangasius has mild white flesh and an almost uncanny ability to thrive in aquaculture conditions that would kill other fish. Because it’s cheap and tasty, pangasius has become the world’s number one stand-in for pricier or harder-to-find types of seafood.