1/11/2019 0 Comments How to Tell Fish is FreshAndrew Muc, a longtime accounting professional, produces monthly financial results, coordinates general accounting activities, and reviews consolidated debt and equity as accounting manager at NRG Energy, Inc. Outside of work, Andrew Muc enjoys cooking a variety of cuisine. He is particularly fond of shopping for and cooking fresh fish. When shopping for fresh whole fish or fish fillets, always listen to what your nose is telling you. Good fish has a neutral, often pleasant smell that is reminiscent of where the fish lived, such as the lake, river, or sea. Under no circumstances should it have a bad smell. Regardless of how minimal a bad smell is, it is one of the first signs a fish is rotting. The fish won’t improve by cooking it. Appearance of the fish is also an important factor. Specifically, the skin on fillets and whole fish must look metallic and shiny. Dull patches indicate the fish is getting old. Similarly, whole fish gills should be a rich red color and the eyes should appear bright and clear. Liquid on the fish is also indicative of freshness, since this liquid becomes milky when the fish is older. Finally, ask to touch the fish. Not every fishmonger will allow this, but it is helpful when determining the freshness of fish fillets, in particular. When fish is fresh, the meat of the fillet is resilient and capable of springing back after you press a finger into it. If your fingerprint remains on the fillet, the fish is likely not very fresh.
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AuthorA member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Andrew Muc is an accounting manager at the Princeton, New Jersey-based firm NRG Energy, Inc. Archives
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