(PLO)- With high nutritional content and delicious taste, Vietnamese pangasius is being positively received by many countries around the world.
According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), China and Hong Kong are among the main export markets for pangasius of our country, with consumption always at the top. For example, in June, our country’s pangasius export turnover to mainland China and Hong Kong reached US$48 million.
According to Mr. Doan Toi, General Director of Nam Viet Joint Stock Company (Navico), one of the major pangasius exporters today, acknowledged: Vietnamese pangasius has high nutritional value, is delicious, and can be processed. transformed into many different dishes, so it is well known to the world for its large export turnover.
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Vietnamese pangasius is being welcomed by many countries around the world. PHOTO: HA QUYEN |
“Besides the US, China is a big market for Vietnamese pangasius, they love it, even queue up to eat dishes from pangasius because they say this is a delicious fish with nutritional value. high maintenance. In addition to using fish for storage, the Chinese also marinate fish with pre-seasoned spices, to make the cooking process faster, they use fish as a hot pot “- Mr. Toi said.
In fact, according to the HealthlinePangasius is a low-calorie, high-protein fish that helps increase longevity and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
A 126g serving of pangasius provides 159 calories, 22.5g protein, 7g fat, 2g saturated fat, 73mg cholesterol and 89mg sodium. This sheet also indicates that eating pangasius will help increase longevity and reduce the risk of heart disease thanks to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids.
Pangasius also contains a high protein source, in 126g of pangasius has provided 22.5g of protein, helping to develop tissues in the body. Protein in fish also helps you feel full longer than animal protein such as chicken, beef, so this fish is suitable for people who need to reduce their calorie intake.
However, according to Mr. Toi, in Vietnam, the domestic consumption of pangasius is still low, and not many retail outlets trade this fish. The reason is because people’s consumption habits like fresh fish, not like eating frozen fish like other countries in the world. Meanwhile, the transportation of fresh fish poses many challenges in transportation and storage for retail businesses.
“This is also the reason why many pangasius products have not appeared on many shelves in supermarkets,” he said.
Ha Quynh
