How to Buy & Store Fish

1. Fresh fish should not smell “fishy”.

• a)  True
• b)  False

2. Of the two fish below, which one is likely fresher?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

3. When inspecting whole fish for freshness, it should look and feel slippery. Which video indicates a fresher fish?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

4. By looking at the tail of the fish, which fish is fresher?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

5. When touching the flesh of fresh fish, the flesh should ____________.

• a)  be concaved after touching it.
• b)  spring back.

6. Of the two fish below, which one is fresher?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

7. When inspecting whole fish for freshness, the gills should be:

• a)  brown.
• b)  gray.
• c)  bright red/pink.

8. Of the two fish below, which one is likely fresher?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

9. When storing whole fish, make sure to ____________________ to ensure maximum freshness.

• a)  leave its organs in
• b)  remove its organs

10. Which piece of fish below is fresher?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

11. Which piece of fish below is fresher?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

12. If buying pre-packaged fish, it should be cooked and consumed:

• a)  within 4 days.
• b)  on the same day.
• c)  within a week.

13. When storing fresh fish at home, it is best to:

• a)  keep it in its original packaging.
• b)  place the package in the refrigerator.
• c)  unwrap it and store it on ice in the refrigerator.
• d)  store it in water.

14. When storing fish on ice, which is more preferable?

• a) 
  
• b) 
  

15. When storing fish over ice, the container that holds the ice should be perforated.

• a)  True
• b)  False

16. When storing skinless filets or pieces of fish, they should be placed directly on top of the ice.

• a)  True
• b)  False

17. If you need to store filets or pieces of fish for a day or so before cooking, a thin layer of oil can be applied to protect the flesh from drying out.

• a)  True
• b)  False

18. Fish that is commercially frozen is often of poor quality.

• a)  True
• b)  False

19. IQF is a term used to indicate the process of flash freezing.

• a)  True
• b)  False

20. Properly wrapped and frozen fish can last for up to _______________ in the freezer.

• a)  6 months
• b)  12 months
• c)  18 months

21. Frozen fish that has been thawed can be re-frozen a second time with great results.

• a)  True
• b)  False

22. The best way to thaw fish is:

• a)  at room temperature.
• b)  slowly in the refrigerator.
• c)  in a microwave.

23. To thaw fish quickly, it can be placed into a tightly-sealed plastic bag and into an ice water bath in the refrigerator.

• a)  True
• b)  False