White pomfret also known as Zubaidi, Butterfish, Managatsuo, Paplet, Sadumi, Avoli, and Vavval in regional areas. . It contains relatively high nutritional value. It may be considered good for your skin for its high vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin E content. Pomfret is a seawater fish with a single bone.
Found in the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it is a rich source of vitamins A, B-3 and E. You can either grill them, fry, steam or simply make delicious curry. They do not have a strong odor and aftertaste that most of the saltwater fish have. White pomfret is diamond-shaped, shiny seawater fish.
White Pomfret has lean meat with medium texture and a mild flavour. It is also low on fats as compared to the Black Pomfret. With a low presence of bones, the fish is an excellent choice for frying and curries This fish can grow to 23 inches but the photo specimen, wild caught in India
Benefits: Rich source of proteins, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Pomfret fishes are high in fat content, provides calcium, vitamins A and D including Vitamin B12. Increased Vitamin B12 makes it important for the nervous system. It also contains good amount of iodine, critical for the thyroid gland. Thus Pomfret is good for eyesight and healthy hair and skin. Rich in omega 3 fatty acid. It is very nutritional food for the health
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