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Vegan fish substitutes
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1. Nutritional values of fish
It is important to know what nutrients fish provide. They are considered a valuable ingredient in the daily diet They are primarily an excellent source of full-fledged protein (average protein content is about 1620% depending on the species). Based on the fat content can be distinguished from lean fish (with a fat content of < 5%) and fatty fish (approximately 515% of fat). However, these are excellent sources of fats, eggs, spinach or corn.2. An assortment of fish exchangers
Fish substitutes are relatively new on the food market, so compared to other vegan products (alternatives to meat or poultry) the choice is much smaller. Most often fish are eaten partially or wholly fried or roasted, but for ready-made alternatives it is difficult to find a vegetable substitute for a traditional filet; the formula of most products is more like fish processing. Among the most commonly available on shelves and in refrigerators are: annual fresh meat in water (alternative, olive or ready-to-eat), but also in safflower sauces or vegetable sauces, butter and butter; mackerel made from vegetable oils, and other vegetable salts used for cooking.3. The composition and nutritional value of fish substitutes
In addition, the product contains water, vegetable oils, nutrients and preservatives (plants, methyl cellulose) and flavours and spices intended to mimic the flavour of the product to its flavour (e.g. soybeans, peanut butter, hops, wheat), tofu or starch. Furthermore, the products contain water, plant oils and structure-supporting substances (microbes, methylocellulose), as well as flavouring and flavourings intended to enhance the flavor of a product (i.e. starch, corn, fish oil, starch or fish oil). Moreover, the content of starch and starch derived from fish extracts is based on the characteristics of the products used for the extraction of fish.4. Availability of alternatives to fish
As already mentioned, fish meal alternatives have appeared on the market relatively recently, so their availability is smaller and the choice more limited compared to meat or poultry substitutes. Many of them, however, are available (on a regular or periodic basis) in larger online markets and hypermarkets. They can also be found in local stores with vegan or healthy food.5. Domestic fish substitutes
It is also worth mentioning alternatives to fish that can be prepared on your own. In cookbooks and in herbal recipes blogs, the authors propose many ideas for preparing dishes that are intended to mimic the taste of traditional fish dishes. This effect is ensured by the use of tofu, side dishes or root vegetables (e.g. marshmallows or celery) and appropriate spices. This is an option worth considering especially by people who like culinary experiments and those who are looking for familiar flavors in the herbal edition.6. Summary
However, it should be noted that ready-to-eat vegetable alternatives to fish are rarely available in stores than their counterparts of other products of animal origin, but their popularity is increasing. Many of them are simple in composition and those based on plant protein and soy provide significant amounts of protein. However, please note that they can be considered as high-processed foods with a high salt content, so they should be treated as a recreational food intended to modify the diet and not be the basis for it. Unlike vegan fish products, vegetable equivalents do not usually contain unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids.
