Many people are fond of eating fish. While Fish Bhaat is the favorite food of Bengalis, many people in North India also like it very much. But do you know which fish is considered garbage by people? Still eat with pleasure. Its benefits are also tremendous. The same question was asked on social media. Do you have the correct answer?
A marine biologist named Igor Soler told about this. He said, Tilapia is called “trash fish”. Some people also know it as Miracle Fish. It is believed that it likes to live in a lot of dirt. This fish also eats algae, insects and even feces. There have been cases where it was found that the fish were reared in unhygienic conditions. Even poultry was found feeding on waste and feces. That is why it came to be called garbage fish. It also has a bad effect on the environment. But this is not the whole truth. It is liked a lot all over the world and now it has also started being cultivated in clean water. But since it has already been called garbage fish, this name remains with it even today.
It is produced all over the world
According to biologists, Egyptians have been rearing this freshwater fish for more than 4,000 years. There are about 70 species of it worldwide, but only 9 are used for commercial production. Most of its production takes place 42 percent in China and 14 percent in Egypt. After this, its production also started in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and India. Every year 1 lakh tonnes of tilapia is produced in India.
Tilapia fish also has many benefits
Tilapia fish also has many benefits. Essential nutrients like protein, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and sodium are also found in abundance in it. It strengthens the bones. Omega-3 fatty acids are found, which is beneficial for the brain. Eating this is beneficial if your memory becomes weak. It keeps the heart healthy. Also helps in controlling high blood pressure. Also reduces the risk of cancer.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 1, 2024, 19:31 IST
