Surimi is a traditional food derived from the fish of Asian countries such as Japan, Korea. Raw fish is washed, filleted, minced, minced and mixed with auxiliary ingredients, shaped, heat treated to give a product called surimi.
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Surimi is a traditional food derived from the fish of Asian countries such as Japan, Korea. Raw fish is washed, filleted, minced, minced and mixed with auxiliary ingredients, shaped, heat treated to give a product called surimi.
Surimi is a high-grade fish meat that has been deboned, washed, crushed, has no characteristic taste and color, has a strong adhesion, is a semi-finished product, is a protein base, is widely used widely used to make many other aquatic products.
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Depending on the type of fish used as surimi and the desired form of surimi, surimi has different nutritional composition. According to the Nutrition Facts Table of Food Nutrient…
Depending on the type of fish used as surimi and the desired form of surimi, surimi has different nutritional composition. According to the Food Nutrient Database 16-1 of the United States Department of Agriculture USDA, fish surimi contains about 76% water, 15% protein, 6.85% carbohydrates, 0.9% fat and 0.03% cholesterol.

Surimi has high protein content, low lipid, no cholesterol and glucid, easy to be absorbed by the body. The protein of surimi has the ability to mix with other proteins, improving the quality of meats when mixed with beef, pork, or chicken. Especially, surimi has the property of forming a flexible mass, flavor and texture. The color is neutral, so from the surimi substrate one can process high-value simulation products such as shrimp, meat, scallops, scallops, crabs, crabs, sausages.

The nutritional composition of surimi is low in fat and calories. Therefore, it is suitable to be added to a healthy diet. Surimi is an option that helps prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. A 3-ounce serving is equivalent to 81 calories, about 1 gram of fat, and 17 milligrams of cholesterol.
Surimi provides a healthy dose of phosphorus. One percent of body weight is made of phosphorus. Phosphorus is found in every part of the body especially bones and teeth. Phosphorus plays an important role in maintaining the health of teeth and bones as well as the functioning of muscles and kidneys. It maintains a healthy heart rhythm and supports the function of the nerves.
Surimi is a high-grade fish meat that has been deboned, washed, crushed, has no characteristic taste and color, has a strong adhesion, is a semi-finished product, is a protein base, is widely used widely used to make many other aquatic products.

The lean meat from the fish is first de-boned and then washed several times to remove unwanted flavors. The result is finely chopped meat and ground into a puree. Depending on the desired texture and flavor of the surimi product, the puree is mixed with food additives such as flour, egg whites, salt, vegetable oil, sorbitol, sugar, soy protein, seasonings and other ingredients. flavor enhancer.
If the surimi is packaged and refrigerated, a preservative should be added during the blending process. In most cases, it is necessary to process the surimi immediately to make it easier to shape the product.
