Codfish, a deep-sea fish with a delicious taste, but in China there might not actually be true cod.Are you clear about pollock, cod, and water cod?Actually, cod is just cod,even if its texture is very good, it still isn't truly classified as cod. They belong to different families.Pollock and water cod are actually the same fish, oilfish, quite smelly and greasy, easy to distinguish from true cod.Have you ever confused silver cod with real cod?Let's take a look at the differences between true cod and silver cod.

The Differences Between True Cod and Silver Cod

With money comes, go to fancy restaurants for some cod to enjoy,and supplement yourprotein, vitamins, DHA, etc.Or just buy a piece from the supermarket and cook it yourself. It's a normal yet happy thing, but food safety ruins this beautiful scene.

Ma Yi Di once posted on Weibo that her daughter had diarrhea after eating what was supposed to be cod but turned out to be oilfish.As a mother, how can one tolerate such food harming their beloved child? So the blame pointed at food safety issues.But it seems to tell us that there is no true cod in China.

Even the so-called silver cod we eat aren't truly classified as cod. Here are some differences.

Family Differences.True cod, or what we commonly call cod,belongs to the family Gadiformes and is scientifically known as cod.Silver cod is from the Scorpaenidae family and called naked gurnard.True cod lives in waters below zero degrees Celsius, while silver cod comes from Canadian waters.

Fat Content.Cod has very low fat content,only 0.5% like shark, a high-protein low-fat fish that won't cause digestive issues when eaten full.Silver cod has more fat and contains more vitamins A and D in its liver.Common Points

: Both true cod and silver cod have very tender and fresh meat,somewhat like crab meat, with a delicious taste and a fragrant aroma.Which is Better: True Cod or Silver Cod?Whether it's true cod or silver cod, the prices are high. If you buy what seems too cheap at the supermarket, beware of fake cod.If you bought silver cod but wanted cod, you might feel disappointed because although both are deep-sea fish,

their nutritional values are similar.

True cod, or cod, like other deep-sea fish, has abundant protein and vitamins A, D, E. When you get true cod, you won't gain weight and will receive plenty of nutrients.Silver cod is rich in protein and some vitamins but contains more fat, which might cause weight gain if consumed excessively,

but it's unlikely to be overconsumed due to its high price.True cod is better nutritionally speaking.

Cod contains abundant fish oil, DHA, and DPA, as well as various vitamins such as A, D, E.Both true cod and silver cod have similar textures,very tender and fresh with a delicious taste, not like the oily taste of pollock which is coarse.

Here's how to distinguish between cod and oilfish.

1Skin.True cod has white or grayish-white skin,very delicate in texture. In contrast, oilfish have dark gray skin and a rougher texture.

2 Texture.True cod is soft when chewed, with a fresh taste and an intense aroma.Oilfish are harder to chew and coarser.

3 After thawing, the meat of oilfish is loose,

while true cod remains delicate and firm, white in color.

The Prices of True Cod and Silver CodXu Jing Le's new film is about to premiere. Have you prepared your ticket money?It should be quite popular at the premiere, so why not get some cod better?Pan-fried cod steaks, cod fish soup with tomatoes,cod with chocolate are all delicious.But buying cod isn't always easy; both true cod and silver cod have high prices.More than a hundred per pound of cod?

That's of course the case.Regardless of whether it's true cod or silver cod, their price doesn't change with size.A single pound costs 150 yuan. To feed a family of three, you'd need to prepare plenty of money.For urban white-collar workers, enjoying various delicacies made from cod on weekends can be very nice.However, in China, finding true cod might not be that easy,

but silver cod still has some hope. The taste of silver cod is also excellent.Cod sold at supermarkets are usually frozen and come without scales, giving off a strong smell due to being deep-sea fish.Quickly scrape off the scales, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice for a fragrant meal,pan-frying or making a cod salad can be delicious too.Whether true cod or silver cod, their preparation methods are similar.A spicy and fresh codstew

is good?

Or do you prefer to snack on fried cod?Or maybe you like the high-end pan-fried cod steaks?Mama Network Wiki brings a nice appetizer, a cod vegetable salad. Want to enjoy cool vegetables and fresh cod with special sauce? This cod vegetable salad meets all your expectations for an appetizer.[Cod Vegetable Salad]Ingredients: Cod, broccoli,onion,radish.！Seasonings: Salt, sugar, olive oil,

pepper,

lemon juice.Steps:1. Clean the cod and dry it with kitchen paper, then set aside in a small bowl.2. Clean the broccoli, remove the top part for decoration; its taste is refreshing.3. Season the cod with salt, sugar, pepper, and lemon juice, marinating for half an hour.4. Wash and chop onions, then thinly slice carrots.5. Sauté onions and carrots in olive oil, add pepper, stir-fry and set aside.6. Steam the cod without seasoning until cooked; or lightly pan-fry for a fresh flavor.

7. Arrange the cod on a plate, place onion and carrot slices,then sprinkle withoil lettuceflowers.8. For a stronger taste, you can add Thai chili sauce or black pepper sauce; tomato sauce is also fine.

Who Should Avoid Eating True Cod or Silver Cod?

Whether it's true cod or silver cod, those allergic to protein should stay away from them.

If your stomach isn't good, don't eat too much as it might cause digestive issues.Enjoying cod can bring perfect visual and olfactory experiences in a fancy restaurant,but avoid eating cod if you have gout

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Cod contains moderate amounts of purines, which are harmful to those who cannot metabolize them.If your kidneys aren't functioning well, it's better to say goodbye to cod as its protein is difficult to digest and can burden your liver.Those with digestive issues should also avoid eating too much cod.

Tomatoes can be consumed in larger amounts; they detoxify and lubricate the intestines.

Protein-allergic children must say goodbye.It's quite saddening, as you can't enjoy various protein-rich foods like shrimp, fish,milk, etc.

7 Codfish is placed on the plate, with onions and carrot slices sprinkled on top, finally topped with somelettuce.flowers.

8 If you prefer a stronger taste, you can drizzle it with Thai chili sauce orblack pepper sauce,or tomato sauceis also fine.Can anyone not eat real cod and silver cod?

Real cod and silver cod are close but distant delights for those allergic to protein.

The proteins in cod are very rich, so if your stomach is not good, don't eat too much or you will have indigestion.Codfish can bring you a perfect visual and olfactory experience. Order a grilled cod or cod with bakedpotatoes,and you'll barely be able to stop yourself from rushing in.Gout patients should not eat codfish.

Fish like cod contain purines; foods with low purine content can be eaten, but high ones need to be avoided.The purine content in cod is moderate; it's just right!Actually, gout mainly occurs because the body cannot metabolize purines. Daily diet naturally needs to be avoided.Codfish lovers with kidney problems should say goodbye to codfish.The protein in cod is quite rich but harder to absorb; eating too much will only burden your liver, so you have no choice but to bid farewell to codfish.

Gastrointestinal discomfort and indigestion sufferers shouldn't eat too much cod fish either.Tomatoes can be eaten more as they help detoxify and lubricate the intestines.Protein-allergic children must say goodbye in silence.Actually, it's quite sad. Shrimp, fish,milk

and other protein-rich foods cannot enter their mouths with joy, making others feel helpless too..Actually, it's quite melancholic. Shrimp, fish,milkand various protein-rich foods all cannot be happily put in the mouth, and others also feel helpless watching.