Rancidity - The oxidation of the natural oil in the fish, making the fish unpalatable.
Red Tide - A reddish-colored carpet of algae that appears below the surface of the
sea and is eaten by clams, mussels and oysters. The algae secrete a
substance that can be toxic to humans. Fishing grounds are closed when
red tide occurs, preventing the harvest of any contaminated shellfish.
Roe - Most fish species grow their eggs in a sac in the abdomen, and the roe
of some species is considered a delicacy in various countries. Sturgeon
roe, or caviar, is the best-known and most expensive in the U.S., but
cod, herring, mullet, pollock, salmon and shad all produce roe prized
by various regional and ethnic groups.
Roundfish - Refers to physical shape of the body of the fish, and is more a
convenient way to group all fish other than those in the flatfish
family than a scientific classification. (See Flatfish).
NFI will host its annual Spring Political Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel May 14-17, 2013. Hill meetings will be scheduled for ay 15th and the NFI Board Meeting will be held on May 17th.
Watch highlights from the seafood community ranging from the latest in social media to important developments in efforts to repeal the USDA Catfish Inspection Program.
