Submitted by Thylocine t3_yfb6rn in explainlikeimfive
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liplover04 t1_iu2orql wrote
In certain countries.
mishaunc t1_iu33y8m wrote
Ewww. Ewww, ewww, ewww.
NoSoulsINC t1_iu2netw wrote
Sushi fish is typically higher quality than supermarket fish. Also its usually flash frozen at a temperature that’s low enough to kill any bacteria and parasites they may have.
outofheart t1_iu2oilr wrote
Follow up questions. When the parasites die from being frozen, aren’t we still digesting the corpses/remains? I’m guessing they just wash it afterwards?
Zkenny13 t1_iu2p5ca wrote
Yes you're still eating the parasites but they're dead.
seth928 t1_iu2pwc6 wrote
Same as if it's cooked though.
Zkenny13 t1_iu2qxto wrote
Yeah. You pretty much are when you eat any fish and many other cases with pretty much every type of meat.
Skittles_the_Unicorn t1_iu2qk01 wrote
Nothing beats a plate full of tasty dead parasites. Yum!
Skusci t1_iu2str2 wrote
Bruh, you just got the image of the mosquito burger to flash into my head. I would rather have forgotten that forever.
So yeah, now you know that's a thing too.
AkoOsu t1_iu2pyd0 wrote
Yes you are but they are in such a low quantity at that point that its not usually harmful. That is way it is imperative to always buy from a reputable seller and to make sure that the food is consistently treated properly and kept within good temperature ranges.
Skittles_the_Unicorn t1_iu2qmlj wrote
So you're saying to avoid gas station sushi?
AkoOsu t1_iu2qul3 wrote
Everything is edible at least once. Some things are only edible once.
21_MushroomCupcakes t1_iu3itax wrote
The egg salad sandwich is the one you're looking for.
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TheSwarm2006 t1_iu3dh86 wrote
The problem with parasites is that they’ll infect you too if they’re alive
SemiSigh12 t1_iu2ro4e wrote
If we're talking about the US, my understanding is that the term "sushi grade" is unregulated and generally used to identify fresher, higher quality fish. While it can mean that it was flash frozen, as many of these other posts indicate, it does not necessarily mean that it was and can be used as a marketing ploy.
However, confusingly, I have seen information saying that the FDA does have standards for fish the care of fish meant to be eaten raw, which include freezing it to specific temperatures for specific lengths of time to kill parasites.
rubseb t1_iu3jbl6 wrote
All* fish that is served raw or undercooked in the US (in a commercial setting) must have been frozen to a certain temperature for a certain length of time (FDA Food Code 3.402.11-12). This has nothing to do with it being "sushi-grade", which is indeed an unregulated term.
*The only exceptions are certain species of tuna (presumably because their risk of parasites is low), and aquaculture fish that are raised in a controlled manner that prevents parasites.
orph013 t1_iu3feci wrote
MOST raw fish living in a wild sea environment is perfectly safe to eat. (heavy asterisk being don't sue me if you get that wrong, I'm an idiot on the internet, not a real person). If you catch a tuna with a pole, slice it and take a bite, you'll probably be fine, with a VERY small chance you'll get worms (you can kill those with good certainty with the aforementioned deep freeze method). Shellfish are typically fine too.
Now if you take that fish, cut it up in a dirty place and put it in a package to rest for a couple days before consumption, that can be a problem, so if you get it from a supermarket in Kansas, it's probably not ideal to eat raw.
Now fish that live in/go into freshwater (salmon being a big one) are more likely to be contaminated with freshwater parasites. Almost all sushi grade salmon is farmed.
Trumpet1956 t1_iu2nlvt wrote
Fresh fish can have parasites that are dangerous. Sushi grade fish has been frozen to -4 degrees for 7 days which kills any parasites.