Fish products

Fish products

Fish products (/fɪʃ 'prɒdʌkts/) are derived from fish and are used for various purposes, including food, medicine, and industrial applications. The term encompasses a wide range of items, from fish meat and fish oil to fish meal and fish glue.

Etymology

The term "fish products" is derived from the Old English fisc (meaning "fish") and the Latin productum (meaning "something produced").

Types of Fish Products

There are several types of fish products, including:

• Fish meat: This is the flesh of fish used for consumption. It is a rich source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D.

• Fish oil: This is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. It is often used as a dietary supplement due to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin A.

• Fish meal: This is a commercial product made from both whole fish and the bones and offal from processed fish. It is a brown powder or cake obtained by rendering pressing the cooked whole fish or fish trimmings to remove most of the fish oil and water.

• Fish glue: This is an adhesive made from fish by-products, primarily from the skin and bones. It is used in various industries, including woodworking and bookbinding.

Related Terms

• Fish processing: This is the processes associated with fish and fish products between the time fish are caught or harvested, and the time the final product is delivered to the customer.

• Fish farming: This is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. It involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food.

• Fishery: This is the enterprise of raising or harvesting fish and other aquatic life. Commercial fisheries include wild fisheries and fish farms, both in fresh water and the ocean.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Fish products
• Wikipedia's article - Fish products

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