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Brilio.net - Tuna is one type of fish that is often consumed because of its savory taste, dense texture, and affordable price. This fish can be processed into various delicious dishes, from balado, pindang, to pepes. In addition, tuna is also rich in protein and nutrients that are good for the body, making it a healthy and nutritious food choice.
However, one of the challenges in processing tuna is its strong fishy smell. If not handled properly, this smell can remain even though the fish has been cooked. In addition, some people also experience an itchy sensation in the mouth when consuming tuna meat. This can be caused by the high histamine content in this fish, especially if it is not stored properly before cooking.
To overcome the fishy smell and itching, there are several ways that can be done, such as soaking the fish in salt water and lime before cooking. The use of spices such as ginger, turmeric, and lime leaves can also help reduce the fishy smell and add to the taste of the fish. In addition to these techniques, you can also apply another trick in processing tuna so that it doesn't smell fishy and itchy.
An Instagram user @iyanti954 shared more about the trick through one of the videos she uploaded. Instead of using spices, she actually threw away one part of the tuna, namely the tail. As reported by BrilioFood on Wednesday (5/2), the tuna tail can be easily thrown away with just your bare hands.
Tricks for processing tuna
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Well, first of all, you just need to hold the bottom of the tuna. Then twist the tuna's tail until the inner bone feels broken. If it's broken, keep twisting and pulling hard until the muscle in that part is also pulled out.
Tricks for processing tuna
Instagram/@iyanti954
Basically, removing the tail of a tuna fish can help reduce the fishy smell and remove substances that can cause itching in the mouth for several reasons. One of them is that the tail tends to contain more blood and waste residue that can strengthen the fishy smell of the fish. The blood left in the fish contains the compound trimethylamine (TMA), which increases over time and causes a pungent odor. By removing the tail, most of the blood and waste residue are also removed, thereby reducing the fishy smell significantly.
Tricks for processing tuna
Instagram/@iyanti954
In addition, tuna , especially those that are not fresh or not stored properly, can have high histamine content. This histamine can cause reactions such as itching in the mouth or mild allergies in some people. The tail, which is part of the fish's circulatory system, often contains more of this substance than other parts. By removing the tail, the potential for histamine exposure can be reduced, making the fish safer and more comfortable to consume.
In addition to removing the tail, other techniques such as cleaning the gills can also help reduce the fishy smell and the risk of itching in the mouth. On the other hand, tuna also needs to be cooked until perfectly cooked so that it is safer to consume. Well, the combination of these methods will make tuna fresher, tastier, and safer to eat.
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