The cod liver is a delicacy food product traditionally used in the food practice of the peoples of the post-Soviet space, as well as in the kitchen of the Baltic, Scandinavian and other European countries. Cod liver is usually sold canned in the form of pieces with the addition of spices (bay leaf, pepper).
On the benefits of liver cod
The cod liver is a product of high food and energy value, an excellent source of fish oil (fat content more than 60%). In the liver of cod in significant quantities contain the necessary human body substances, namely: vitamins A , E, D, folic acid and valuable protein.
Caloric content of cod liver in oil can be about 613 kcal per 100 g of product.
Regular inclusion of liver cod in our menu is a good prevention of atherosclerotic problems, since this product contains fatty polyunsaturated acids and cleans vessels of "bad" cholesterol. The use of cod liver interferes with aging of the body as a whole, improves brain function, vision, skin and nails, optimizes the functions of the genitals, the nervous system, the gastrointestinal tract, and the gallbladder and liver.
Cooking with cookies of cod
Usually, cod liver is used to prepare various dishes: pates, salads, sandwiches, and other cold snacks. Most of all canned cod liver is combined with products such as boiled potatoes, rice, boiled eggs, olives , onions, garlic, greens.
Choosing a Product When Buying
When choosing canned cod liver in trade networks, first of all, carefully read the information from the manufacturer (on the label).
Well, if it is the products of large, proven producers and the cod liver was preserved in the sea or near the sea - this means that the product did not freeze and, accordingly, did not unfreeze, that is, its structure was preserved.