5 Ways to Tell if the Seafood You are Buying is Fresh
Have you ever gone to a grocery store in Vancouver and brought home seafood that isn’t in its freshest state? Many novice grocery or market shoppers don’t have an inkling on which seafood is fresh and which isn’t. If you are one of those people who repeatedly makes that mistake when shopping at a grocery store in Vancouver , here are some tips that can help you finally shop for fresher sea produce: Always smell the seafood. It should smell like the ocean or seawater. Some people might even liken the smell to fresh cucumber. If the produce emits a strong odor that doesn’t please the senses, it’s most likely past its freshness. When buying mussels or clams, check if they are closed. If the shells are open, it means they are no longer fresh. Closed shells always indicate freshness. For shrimps, check the firmness. If the head seems to be gaping open or nearly falling off of its body, it’s no longer fresh. The body also has to be firm, wi