How much is capelin caviar ( average price per 1 kg.)?

Moscow and Moscow region

The capelin fish (Mallotus villosus), also known as uek, belongs to the marine fish of the Smelt family. As a rule, the body length of capelin does not exceed 25 cm, and the average individual reaches a weight of 52 grams. Capelin is considered one of the important commercial fish that are widespread throughout the Atlantic, as well as Pacific oceans, in the Barents, Norwegian Seas, off the coast of Greenland, in the Hudson Bay, and also off the coast of Korea and Canada.

They eat not only capelin meat, but also fish caviar. It should be noted that capelin caviar, due to the specific taste of the product, is not eaten in in kind... as a rule, capelin roe is mixed with egg white as well as soybean oil or mayonnaise. Besides, in Food Industry when making capelin roe, spices and spices must be added to the product. Smoked capelin roe is especially popular, as well as a product with the addition of pieces of smoked capelin fish.

According to the definition given in the food industry, capelin roe is a food product that their roe receive. sea fish capelin. capelin caviar is distinguished by its appearance and incredibly small eggs. Capelin caviar belongs to the so-called "white caviar" group. This is due primarily to the natural color of capelin roe.

However, in the process of food production, the natural color of the eggs is changed by the feast of help. food colors... On sale, you can often find orange capelin caviar or yellow color... Often, white capelin caviar is mixed with mayonnaise, seasoned with spices and a kind of paste is obtained, which is used in cooking as an appetizer. This product is usually served with canapes, crackers, tartlets or sandwiches.

The benefits of capelin caviar

It should be emphasized that the chemical composition of capelin roe contains enough useful for human body connections natural origin... The benefits of capelin caviar are the rich content of vitamins of groups A, B, C, and besides D. The vitamin-mineral composition of capelin caviar is enriched with phosphorus, potassium, copper, iodine, and also lecithin.

Nutritionists and doctors say that capelin caviar can bring invaluable benefits to people whose work is connected with daily physical activity... Capelin caviar contains polyunsaturated fatty acids of the Omega 3 group, which are irreplaceable for the human body. Capelin caviar should be excluded from its daily diet nutrition for people with increased blood pressure, some diseases gastrointestinal tract e.g. ulcer duodenum.

Calorie content of capelin roe 280.09 kcal

Energy value of capelin roe (Ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates - bju):

: 12.75 g. (~ 51 kcal)
: 26.01 g. (~ 234 kcal)
: 2.82 g. (~ 11 kcal)

Capelin caviar is not considered a delicacy? Well, then you can eat it at least every day. After all, it is delicious, cheap and very healthy. But is it really so?

In 100 g, there are about 282 kcal, and in one small spoon - almost 34 kcal. For a group of seafood, this is a fairly high calorie content.

BZHU ratio:

proteins in 100 g about 23 g, which is 31% of daily dose;
fat about 6.5 g - this is 10.7% of the required daily portion;
very few carbohydrates - only 1.5 g.

Saturated fatty acids about 1.4 g, polyunsaturated - 2.3 g, and monounsaturated - 1.2 g.

There are many vitamins in capelin roe - A, most of the B group, as well as C, E and D.

Mineral composition: calcium, magnesium and zinc, sodium, potassium and manganese, copper, iron. There is a lot of phosphorus - up to 50% of the daily dose. And the selenium content is so high that it covers 74% of the required daily amount.

How is it useful?

This product, although it has a low cost, is not inferior in benefits to expensive delicacies, for example, salmon caviar:

promotes healthy blood formation;
strengthens bones;
relieves fatigue;
normalizes the functioning of the nervous system;
improves skin condition;
protects against diseases of cardio-vascular system;
rejuvenates tissues;
supports reproductive function;
protects against the accumulation of "bad" cholesterol;
strengthens the immune system;
prevents overeating and obesity;
promotes rapid recovery after physical and emotional stress;
accelerates recovery from acute respiratory viral infections and other ENT diseases;
eliminates the deficiency of vitamins A, K, D;
helps to restore the mineral balance;
provides normal functioning thyroid glands;
removes toxins and other harmful substances;
increases libido and sexual activity in men.

And this is far from full list her healing properties... Capelin caviar is useful different groups persons: the elderly, athletes, children and pregnant women.

Harm and contraindications

It is undesirable to eat with duodenal ulcer, as well as with exacerbations of gastritis.
Frequent use should be avoided for hypertension, a tendency to edema and atherosclerosis.
If you are allergic to seafood, caviar should be completely abandoned.
Small children should not be given it. But it is allowed to gradually introduce children over 2 years into the diet.

The ratio of the benefits and harms of such food is directly influenced by its quality. It is advisable to eat capelin caviar without harmful additives and preservatives. Buy only the product in which there is nothing superfluous, except vegetable oil, salt and caviar itself.

What is Masago

Fans of Japanese cuisine have probably heard, seen and even tasted the mysterious in their own way, but delicious caviar masago. It has a rather delicate texture and memorable bright Orange color... Traditionally it is a part of rolls and sushi (including one of the most popular California rolls among Russian consumers).

In the classic view, masago is obtained from fish chaplain that lives in Icelandic waters. And this is not a fiction, just a half-truth. In fact, the masago product that is used in sushi and rolls is the same capelin roe, only tinted orange. And if in Japan, as a rule, natural dyes are used for coloring it, then in Russia they can "please" with not very useful substances.

Refrain from buying masago if the composition contains E-110 dye. This is a synthetic substance that will not provide any benefit to your body. And for self-cooking rolls, it is better to opt for the most common capelin roe, without adding dyes.

How to choose

Finding "healthy" canned food is not an easy task. Usually mayonnaise, liquid "smoke" for flavor, smoked meats, preservatives and other harmful substances are added to the product. But if you are not sorry for your health, spare at least the family budget. Indeed, in such store products most of weight falls on butter or mayonnaise. At the same time, the taste of caviar is preserved, but the cost of production is significantly reduced.

Choose the simplest product that meets the criteria:

iron can;
composition: water, salt, caviar, spices;
the price is adequate, not very low or, conversely, too high;
the expiration date is not "broken" or sealed.

Do not be tempted by cheap canned food: they may contain caviar containing harmful substances, the same mercury. Most often hidden behind the budget price tag sad story: fish caught in a bad (by environmental standards) area, unscrupulous suppliers and greedy producers.

How and with what you can eat

Don't be limited to sandwiches and sushi. There are a lot of recipes with capelin roe, for example:

stuffed eggs;
tender rolls of lavash and vegetables;
seafood salads;
numerous snacks.

Experiment, cook different dishes so that the seafood product does not become boring for you and your household.

How to salt caviar at home

Insofar as The best way get the most out of the product - salt capelin caviar on your own, we will share a simple recipe.

For cooking you need to take:

500 g of caviar;
150 g of coarse salt;
1.5 liters of water;
some refined oil.

The product can be bought frozen, but then it must first be defrosted.

Boil 500 ml of water, dissolve 50 g of salt in it.
Pour the caviar with the solution, mix and wait 2 minutes. Drain the water.
Prepare a new hot solution, and pour the caviar again.
Repeat the procedure one more time.
Lightly dry the caviar in the air.
Pour a 4-5 mm layer of vegetable oil into a clean jar.
Put half of the caviar in it, mix.
Lay out the leftovers, add 1 tsp. salt and pour another 50 ml of vegetable oil.

After 10-12 hours, the delicacy can be eaten with a white loaf and butter.

Capelin roe home salting will have a yellowish tint, delicate taste and pleasant friability.

capelin roe rich in vitamins and minerals such as: vitamin B2 - 22.2%, choline - 49.5%, vitamin B5 - 21.2%, vitamin B9 - 13.3%, vitamin B12 - 1880%, vitamin C - 13, 3%, vitamin E - 17.9%, vitamin PP - 28.1%, iron - 33.1%, manganese - 11%, copper - 22%, selenium - 168.7%, zinc - 17.5%

Why is capelin caviar useful?

Vitamin B2 participates in redox reactions, improves color sensitivity visual analyzer and dark adaptation. Insufficient intake of vitamin B2 is accompanied by a violation of the condition skin, mucous membranes, impaired light and twilight vision.
Choline is a part of lecithin, plays a role in the synthesis and metabolism of phospholipids in the liver, is a source of free methyl groups, acts as a lipotropic factor.
Vitamin B5 participates in protein, fat, carbohydrate metabolism, the metabolism of cholesterol, the synthesis of a number of hormones, hemoglobin, promotes the absorption of amino acids and sugars in the intestine, supports the function of the adrenal cortex. Flaw pantothenic acid can lead to damage to the skin and mucous membranes.
Vitamin B9 as a coenzyme, they participate in the metabolism of nucleic acids and amino acids. Folate deficiency leads to impaired synthesis nucleic acids and protein, which results in inhibition of cell growth and division, especially in rapidly proliferating tissues: Bone marrow, intestinal epithelium, etc. Insufficient consumption of folate during pregnancy is one of the causes of prematurity, malnutrition, congenital malformations and developmental disorders of the child. A strong association has been shown between folate and homocysteine levels and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the metabolism and conversion of amino acids. Folate and vitamin B12 are interrelated vitamins and are involved in hematopoiesis. Lack of vitamin B12 leads to the development of partial or secondary folate deficiency, as well as anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia.
Vitamin C participates in redox reactions, functioning immune system, promotes the absorption of iron. Deficiency leads to looseness and bleeding of the gums, nosebleeds due to increased permeability and fragility of the blood capillaries.
Vitamin E possesses antioxidant properties, is necessary for the functioning of the gonads, heart muscle, is a universal stabilizer of cell membranes. With a deficiency of vitamin E, hemolysis of erythrocytes and neurological disorders are observed.
Vitamin PP participates in redox reactions of energy metabolism. Insufficient vitamin intake is accompanied by a violation normal state skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
Iron is a part of proteins of various functions, including enzymes. Participates in the transport of electrons, oxygen, ensures the flow of oxidative recovery reactions and activation of peroxidation. Insufficient consumption leads to hypochromic anemia, myoglobin-deficient skeletal muscle atony, increased fatigue, myocardiopathy, atrophic gastritis.
Manganese participates in the formation of bone and connective tissue, is part of the enzymes involved in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, catecholamines; essential for the synthesis of cholesterol and nucleotides. Insufficient consumption is accompanied by a slowdown in growth, disorders in reproductive system, increased fragility bone tissue, disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
Copper is a part of enzymes with redox activity and involved in iron metabolism, stimulates the assimilation of proteins and carbohydrates. Participates in the processes of providing the tissues of the human body with oxygen. The deficiency is manifested by disorders in the formation of the cardiovascular system and skeleton, the development of connective tissue dysplasia.
Selenium- essential element antioxidant system protection of the human body, has an immunomodulatory effect, is involved in the regulation of the action of thyroid hormones. Deficiency leads to Kashin-Beck's disease (osteoarthritis with multiple deformities of the joints, spine and extremities), Keshan's disease (endemic myocardiopathy), hereditary thrombasthenia.
Zinc is a part of more than 300 enzymes, participates in the processes of synthesis and decomposition of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nucleic acids and in the regulation of the expression of a number of genes. Insufficient consumption leads to anemia, secondary immunodeficiency, cirrhosis of the liver, sexual dysfunction, the presence of fetal malformations. Research recent years revealed the ability of high doses of zinc to disrupt the absorption of copper and thus contribute to the development of anemia.

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