Pangasius - is harmful or useful?

It is known that sea fish, seafood is a source of iodine and fluorine. In addition, they are rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamins A, E, D and various amino acids. The protein contained in the fish is assimilated by 93-98%. Due to the content of polyunsaturated fatty amino acids of the Omega-3 series, the fish has an anti-inflammatory effect, contributes to reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

However, now more and more information appears about the dangers of fish and seafood. The object of disputes is increasingly becoming such a fish as pangasius. Is it harmful? And what is its usefulness?

Pangasius is called the predatory bottom fish, the objects of hunting are mollusks, crustaceans, small (and sometimes rather large) fish. The length of this fish is 1.3 m, and the weight can reach 44 kg, although the average individual, suitable for commercial use, usually weighs 1-1.5 kg. In the modern market, you can find two types of pangasius: Pangasius Bokorta and Siamese pangasius (although the genus of pangasius includes about thirty varieties).

Useful properties of Pangasius

Pangasius is included in the category of fatty fish, but its calorific value is 89 kcal per 100 grams. This makes it possible to say with confidence that pangasius is a dietary product. Very useful for the health of pangasius makes the presence in its meat of vitamins such as PP, A, E, C, B vitamins. It is also known for the content of various macroelements (potassium, sulfur, magnesium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus), trace elements (iron, fluorine , Zinc chromium) and omega-3 fatty acids. This makes pangasius simply irreplaceable for people who suffer from diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.

Pangasius - is harmful or useful?

Often in various media you can find information that because of the toxic funds that fall into lakes and rivers, fish and seafood have become too dangerous. And Pangasius is no exception. Many people think that pangasius is harmful. So what kind of treatment is this fish exposed to?

Pangasius enters the fish factory in a live form (in tanks with water). Further, the bones are removed from the fish, and it is checked for parasites. After that, it is tested for compliance with certain standards and standards.

It is known that the Mekong River is the main habitat for pangasius. However, this reservoir is polluted by sewage and waste products (because the river is located in a densely populated area). Due to the popularity of this fish, the number of fish farms in Vietnam has also increased. And if large producers comply with the requirements and standards, the small ones sometimes ignore them (for example, use antibiotics to make the fish grow faster).

To say that pangasius is harmful, it would be wrong. After all, there is only one contraindication to its use - an allergic reaction to fish or seafood. Therefore, the benefits of pangasius, grown in an environmentally friendly environment, is obvious.